What is an Orienpet lily?

Orienpet Lilies are crosses between Oriental and Trumpet Lilies. They combine the best features of both groups—fragrance, large flowers, and sturdy garden performance—and they bloom about 2 weeks earlier than Orientals.

Do Orienpet lilies multiply?

Grown from large bulbs, they’re hardy down to U.S. Department of Agriculture zone 4, come in breathtaking colors and require virtually no care. To top it off, they’re perennials so they’ll come back year after year, and the bulbs will multiply over time. This is the perfect time to plant Oriental lily bulbs.

How do you care for Orienpet lilies?

Choose a spot in full sun (at least six hours of direct sunlight each day) with well-drained soil, then place the bulbs in a hole that’s 2 ½ times their height. Cover the bulbs with soil, pressing firmly to remove any air pockets, then water well. Orienpet lilies are hardy in Zones 4-9.

How tall do Orienpet lilies grow?

6 feet tall
Orienpet lilies can grow up to 6 feet tall, even taller in warmer regions, and may require staking.

Are Orienpet lilies fragrant?

Adored for their magnificent presence in display beds and abundant cut-flower arrangements, Orienpet Lilies contribute spectacular color and form, statuesque height and cherished fragrance to mid-summer gardens.

Are Orienpet lilies toxic to cats?

Toxicity to pets Even small ingestions (such as less than 1-2 petals or leaves) – even the pollen or water from the vase – may result in severe, acute kidney failure. If you suspect your cat has ingested any part of one of these lilies, bring your cat (and the plant) immediately to a veterinarian for medical care.

Should I deadhead my lilies?

Deadheading lilies will encourage more flowers to form and prolong their display. It will also divert energy away from seed production, which can reduce flowering performance in subsequent years. If you’re growing martagon lilies, don’t deadhead these as these will gradually self-seed.

Can I plant a potted lily outside?

If you do not have a greenhouse or cold frame, a cool garden shed, garage or basement will work. Once the weather permits it, place your potted lily plants outside in a sunny to part sunny location. If there is any danger of frost, simply move your potted lily plants indoors until it has passed.

Should I deadhead lilies?

Which lily has the strongest smell?

Oriental Lilies
Most Fragrant Oriental Lilies Known as the most flamboyant personalities within the world of lilies, Oriental Hybrid Lilies are characterized by their immense flowers, intense fragrance and rich colors.

Which lilies smell the strongest?

High-Level Smell: The lily with the strongest fragrance comes as part of our Orchid Lily Line—our well-known Starfighter Lily. Its colorful blooms and sweet smell brings a bright and lively presence to any room.