Trumpet hybrid lily with apricot blooms

Hybrid Group

Trumpet and Aurelian hybrids

Division VI

Tall, fragrant hybrids with trumpet or bowl-shaped flowers and strong evening scent.

Division VITrumpet and Aurelian hybridsLate summer

Quick facts

Bloom time
Mid to late summer
Flower form
Trumpet or bowl
Color
White, gold, apricot, and bicolor
Fragrance
Strong, often at night

Growing notes

LightFull sun to part sun

SoilWell-drained, fertile

MoistureEven moisture

Propagation

  • Scaling
  • Division

Field notes

  • Includes Aurelian hybrids with L. regale lineage.
  • Noted for towering stems and bold fragrance.

Identification cues

  • Large, flared trumpets or bowl-shaped blooms.
  • Strong fragrance and tall stems.

Pests and safety

Common pests

  • Lily leaf beetle

Highly toxic to cats; keep all plant parts away.

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