Interdivisional hybrid lily with large pink blooms

Hybrid Group

Interdivisional hybrids

Division VIII

Modern crosses such as LA, OT, and LO lilies that blend vigor, fragrance, and form.

Division VIIIInterdivisional hybridsMid summer

Quick facts

Bloom time
Mid to late summer
Flower form
Varied, often large and upright
Color
Wide range, often saturated
Fragrance
Variable

Growing notes

LightFull sun to part shade

SoilWell-drained, fertile

MoistureEven moisture

Propagation

  • Scaling
  • Division

Field notes

  • Includes LA (Longiflorum x Asiatic), OT (Oriental x Trumpet), and more.
  • Often combines strong stems with large flowers.

Identification cues

  • Large blooms with hybrid traits from multiple divisions.
  • Often taller and more vigorous than parents.

Pests and safety

Common pests

  • Lily leaf beetle

Highly toxic to cats; keep all plant parts away.

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