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Oriental-Trumpet Lily, OT Hybrid, Orientpet Lily 'American Journey'

Lilium

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Family

Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Lilium (LIL-ee-um)

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Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Partial to Full Shade

Bloom Color

Red

Pale Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Foliage

Herbaceous

Other Details

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

By dividing the bulb's scales

From bulbils

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

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Division

8 - Other hybrids

Flower Shape

Recurved

Flower Habit

(b) Out-facing

Bloom Size

6" to 12" (151 mm to 300 mm)

Color Pattern

Spotted

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Flowers are good for cutting

Flowers are fragrant

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Saint George, South Carolina

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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goodwin315

Saint George, SC (Zone 8a) | January 2011 | positive

I have planted several of these lilies on sale from Hallson Gardens,Brent/Becky's bulbs and John Scheepers and I have not had a problem w...Read More

stormyla

Norristown, PA (Zone 6b) | July 2009 | positive

This is by far, the most beautiful of my lilies. The colors are umatchable. The fragrance is devine. They come back reliably. So far the...Read More

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