Lilium henryi × Lilium speciosum var. rubrum (Orienpet lily)

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Botanical Name: Lilium henryi × Lilium speciosum var. rubrum LIL-ee-um HEN-ree-eye ex LIL-ee-um spee-see-OH-sum variety ROO-brum Common Name: Orienpet lily Genus: Lilium

The brilliant blooms of these hybrid lilies boast the fragrance of Oriental lilies and the vitality and large size of trumpet lilies but with “hybrid vigor”—more strength and disease resistance and a higher tolerance of extreme cold as well as hot and humid conditions than their parents. Plants can reach a height of up to 8 feet and are covered with an abundance of blooms from July to mid-August, when many lilies have already faded. Scores of hybrids are available with varying blooming time, fragrance, form, and color, including 'Anastasia', 'Catherine the Great', 'Scheherazade', and the ever-popular 'Leslie Woodriff'.
Care: Provide average moisture and excellent drainage, and at least a half day of dappled sunlight. Avoid siting them in deep shade or blasting sun. Protect from rabbits and deer. Plant in late fall at a depth three times the bulb diameter and at least 4 inches apart. They often need to be staked. Deadhead flowers after they fade to direct energy to the bulb. Cut stems back to the ground in fall after severe frost.
Propagation: In fall, by division, bulblet transplanting, and scaling.
Problems: Damage from various insects, deer, rabbits, voles, groundhogs, and birds. Gray mold and viruses spread by aphids may occur.

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posted by bernardean
1/11/2011
Region: Pacific Northwest
Zone: 8

I have a planting of "the Empress" from 3 bulbs purchased in 2000 which is in full sun and wind and in very free-draining soil. They are six feet tall and have around 30 flowers per stem. The stalks are very thick and sturdy--no staking even in my windy conditions (and I mean gales). The bulbs divide themselves very readily and I now have more than I can use and sell the extras on our Open Garden days. At the other extreme I have "Catherine the Great", a lovely amber, which was planted where it gets some afternoon shade and it has now deteriorated down to practically nothing. I will see what happens to it in a pot but it is obviously a very weak variety. my conclusion? If in doubt do a little investigating via the net before choosing a particular orienpet but generally they are pretty tough and hardy.

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