Lily - Premium OT Hybrid - Yellow Planet

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Lilies are one of the truly great garden plants since they are beloved by gardeners everywhere. Their beauty, diversity, extended season of bloom, graceful stature and overall reliable disposition reflect the fruits of hundreds of years of selective breeding. In Chinese, the word 'Lily' means 'forever in love'. The lilium family is so large, varied and complex that it is challenging to describe them in short. Plant just about anywhere - borders, beds, cutting gardens, perennial gardens, pots and containers.

About this Variety

OT lilies ( short for oriental-trumpet), also called orienpet or OT hybrids are crosses between oriental and trumpet lilies and withstand rough weather, late frosts, are heat tolerant and do well in a variety of garden locations. They have the fragrance and shape of an oriental lily with the strength and robustness of a trumpet type.

Highlights

  • Over 20 blossoms per stalk
  • Easy to grow in containers
  • Lavish exotic color
  • Excellent for bouquets and cut flower arrangements
  • Flowers for 115 days

Exposure:

Full sun to partial shade

Blooms:

July to August

Height:

Grows 5' tall

Spacing/Depth:

Plant 22" apart, 8" deep

USDA Zones:

Grow as Perennial in zones 3-8. Grow as Annual elsewhere.

Growing Instructions

Plant in well-drained soil where they will receive 6-8 hours of sun a day. They are winter hardy and considered a strong perennial that can be left in the ground and will re-bloom year after year if the conditions are right. Lilies perform best when well mulched.

Care Tip

Lilies prefer cool soil. When cutting the flowers for bouquets, remove no more than 1/3 of the stem so sufficient leaves remain to renew the bulb for the coming year.