Exotic Sun Giant Orienpet Lily Bulbs
Exotic Sun Giant Fragrant Orienpet Lily Bulbs is the only giant double bright yellow lily flower. Her fragrant lily bulbs can produce up to ten flowers per strong stem. Subsequently, reaching heights of over five feet. Staking this beautiful, fragrant Orienpet lily is needed. Therefore, keeping it’s huge blooms and stalks upright. Its’ beautiful flowers have an intense sweet fragrance. This beautiful Orienpet really stands out in the garden. Or in a bouquet with other fragrant lilies. Orienpets are the best fragrant lilies, anywhere. See Exotic Sun live and in bloom 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, they can grow to heights of over 6 feet of their third year. And beyond. Therefore, staking is recommended. Consequently, they will not fall over. Likewise, Exotic Sun 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 Exotic Sun Orienpet Lily Bulbs
Good drainage is crucial with Exotic Sun 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, planting spots act as a sump for excess water. Consequently, Exotic Sun Orienpet lily bulbs will struggle to survive. Spots with a bit of slope allows excess rain to drain away. Likewise, another option is to provide raised beds. Therefore, allowing for 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.