Overview

Transform your garden into a dazzling spectacle with this selection of Oriental Double Lily bulbs. This offering includes 3 high-quality bulbs, providing a spectacular array of mixed-color double-petaled lilies. Known for their captivating beauty, strong fragrance, and impressive size, Oriental Lilies (Genus: Lilium) are a favorite among garden enthusiasts. These perennial bulbs return year after year, offering a reliable source of stunning blooms. Perfect for creating dramatic focal points in borders, cutting gardens, or large containers, these lilies promise to elevate your outdoor space with their luxurious appearance and delightful aroma. Planting these Mixed Oriental Lily bulbs is an investment in long-lasting garden splendor.

Key Benefits

These exquisite lily bulbs offer numerous advantages for any gardener, from novice to expert, seeking to add unparalleled beauty and fragrance to their outdoor environment. Enjoy a garden that truly stands out with minimal effort.

• Spectacular Double Blooms: Unlike single-petal varieties, these Oriental Double Lilies feature lush, full flowers with extra petals, creating a more dramatic and opulent display. The mixed colors ensure a vibrant and varied show.
• Strong, Alluring Fragrance: Oriental Lilies are renowned for their heady, sweet perfume. These lilies will fill your garden with a delightful scent, especially during evening hours, enhancing your outdoor experience.
• Perennial Longevity: As Perennial Lily bulbs, they will return and multiply year after year, providing continuous beauty with proper care. This makes them a cost-effective and sustainable choice for long-term garden design.
• Versatile Garden Use: Excellent for garden beds, borders, large patio pots, or as cut flowers to bring elegance indoors. Their striking appearance makes them a focal point wherever they are planted.
• Easy to Grow: Despite their sophisticated appearance, these Lilium bulbs planting is straightforward and they are relatively low-maintenance, making them suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Attracts Pollinators: While primarily grown for their beauty, the vibrant flowers can also attract beneficial pollinators to your garden.
• Cold Resistant: These bulbs are known for being cold resistant, allowing them to thrive in a wide range of climates and return reliably each season.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Oriental Double Lily bulbs is a rewarding experience that ensures a bountiful display of their magnificent flowers. Proper siting and routine maintenance are key to their success. These lilies thrive in a location that receives full sun to medium sun, meaning at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day is ideal for robust growth and abundant flowering. Ensure the planting site has good air circulation to prevent fungal issues.

For soil, lilies prefer well-draining conditions. A rich, loamy soil that retains some moisture but never becomes waterlogged is perfect. Amend heavy clay soils with organic matter like compost or peat to improve drainage. Conversely, sandy soils can benefit from organic amendments to enhance water retention. The ideal soil pH is neutral. Watering should be medium; keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially during dry spells and when the plants are actively growing and flowering. Reduce watering once the foliage begins to yellow in the fall. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer, and again when buds appear, to support vigorous growth and impressive Double Lily flowers.

Planting time is typically after the last frost in spring or in the fall before the ground freezes. Plant the bulbs about 6 inches deep and 8-12 inches apart. While generally easy to grow, watch out for common lily pests like lily beetles, and address them promptly. Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed formation and direct energy back into the bulb for next year’s blooms. With these simple care guidelines, your Mixed Oriental Lily bulbs will flourish.

Size & Details

This product includes 3 premium Oriental Double Lily bulbs, ready for planting. Each bulb is carefully selected to ensure vigorous growth and a stunning floral display. While the exact mature height can vary based on growing conditions, Oriental Lilies typically grow to be 2 to 4 feet tall, with individual flowers reaching considerable sizes. They will form a clumping growth habit, filling out their space beautifully over time. Expect your first blooms in the summer, with the season of interest extending through fall. These bulbs are shipped in a dormant state, ensuring they are ready to establish themselves strongly in your garden. The multicolor mix guarantees a diverse and eye-catching arrangement of blooms.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big do these lilies get? A: These Oriental Double Lily bulbs typically grow 2 to 4 feet tall, with impressive, large double flowers. The exact size can depend on growing conditions and care.
• Q: Are these suitable for indoor or outdoor planting? A: These Perennial Lily bulbs are primarily intended for outdoor planting in garden beds, borders, or large outdoor containers where they can receive adequate sunlight.
• Q: How much sunlight do these lilies need? A: These lilies thrive in full sun to medium sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and abundant flowering.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, these lilies are generally considered easy to cultivate. With proper soil, sunlight, and watering, they are suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.
• Q: What condition will the bulbs arrive in? A: The Lilium bulbs planting will arrive dormant and well-packaged, ready for immediate planting or temporary storage until conditions are right.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these bulbs? A: The best time to plant these lily bulbs is in the spring after the last frost, or in the fall before the ground freezes.
• Q: Will these lilies survive winter in my zone? A: Oriental lilies are cold resistant and are perennial in a wide range of USDA zones. They will typically go dormant in winter and re-emerge in spring.
• Q: What type of soil do they prefer? A: They prefer well-draining, rich, loamy soil with a neutral pH. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils to prevent rot.
• Q: How often should I water them? A: Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods and active growth, but ensure good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
• Q: Will the Double Lily flowers be the same color every year? A: Yes, the color of the flowers from these Mixed Oriental Lily bulbs will remain consistent each year as they are determined by the bulb’s genetic makeup.