Damasco Orienpet Lily Bulbs
Damasco Orienpet Fragrant Lily Bulbs are a fragrant white lily flower with dark raspberry red stripes. And dark red speckles coming from the eye. A striking color! And a most fragrant lily flower is a standout! Also, good dark foliage with strong stems average five to eight flowers. Damasco Orienpet lily bulbs are brand new. One of our most popular lilies at our annual lily festival. Damasco is an Greek name for a baby boy. This wonderful new Orienpet lily is a must have for any garden or bouquet. Her flowers last long. Whether in lily gardens or cut flower arrangements. And bouquets. See Damasco at our annual lily festival!
About Orienpet Lilies
Orienpet lily bulbs are crossed between Oriental and Trumpet lilies. Therefore, making them one of the the most fragrant lily flower. As well as bringing desirable traits from both classes. Consequently, providing increased vigor. And disease resistance to an outstanding flower. Orienpet lily bulbs produce huge blooms (from 4 inches to 8 inches across). As well as large-sturdy stems supporting its’ massive blooms. Not to mention, will grow to heights of over 6 feet of their third year. And beyond. Therefore, staking is recommended. Consequently, they will not fall over. Likewise, Orienpet lilies will adapt to most soils very well. However, best grow in morning sun then afternoon shade. Orienpet lilies may take a little extra care. But are worth the effort!
Few fragrant flower plants combine the fragrance, sublime color combinations as lilies. And their emphatic fragrant lily flowers in the garden. Traditional lily classes include Asiatic, Oriental, Trumpet, Aurelian. Also, various species lilies.
Location of Damasco Orienpet Lily Bulbs
Good drainage is crucial with Damasco Orienpet lily bulbs. Choose a location with well-drained soil. Spots having heavy clay or one that remains damp are death for lilies. Clay soils can be amended by adding our Power Grow Potting Mix/Soil Amendment. But, if the surrounding soil is clay, they act as a sump for excess water. Consequently, Damasco Orienpet lily bulbs will struggle to survive. A bit of slope allows excess rain to drain away. Likewise, other options raised beds. Therefore, using a soil mix that is free draining. Also, potting mix needs 40% pumice.. Fertilize Spring and Fall with our Power Grow All Season Lily Bulb Fertilizer. Plant Orienpet lily bulbs 2 ½ times the height of its’ bulb. Similarly, 3-inch lily bulb = 7 inches deep.
Leaving bulbs in the ground grows taller flowers each year. Also, will grow 3 ft. to 4 ft. the first year. And 5 ft. to 6 ft. the second year. Similarly, obtaining an ultimate height of no less than 6 ft. after 3-years! Consequently, allow foliage to die back naturally. So, the bulb can build up energy for next year.
Properly sited, Orienpet lily bulbs will produce bulb-lets. Also, increasing in size over time. Lightly mulch lily plantings before the ground freezes.
Excessive warmth in early spring can delay growth. And a hard freeze with temperatures below 25°. Cover foliage until temperatures return to above freezing.