White Flower Farm Lilium Silk Road
Best fragrant perennial for gardeners seeking dramatic, early-blooming floral displays.
These massive, fragrant blooms offer the dramatic stature of a showpiece lily without the typical wait time. While they demand specific sun and soil conditions to thrive, the reward is an early-season explosion of color that outshines almost anything else in the perennial border.
$25.00
Who it's for
- Cold-climate growers needing reliable, disease-resistant perennials
- Gardeners seeking a bold, architectural focal point
- Fragrance lovers wanting a perfumed outdoor living space
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space or container setups
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding extra structural support tasks
- Busy growers unable to monitor for pest infestations
Performance breakdown
Bloom Impact
Massive eight-inch flowers create an immediate, high-drama visual focal point.
Fragrance Intensity
Potent, intoxicating scent profile fills outdoor spaces with ease.
Garden Resilience
Hybrid vigor ensures sturdy, reliable performance across diverse garden conditions.
Bloom Timing
Early-season flowering extends the display window beyond standard Oriental varieties.
Cut Flower Utility
Long, robust stems make these ideal for dramatic indoor floral arrangements.
Growth Stature
Impressive height provides significant vertical interest in perennial garden beds.
Key Specs
Common Name
Orienpet Lily
Plant Species
Lily
Flower Type
Lily
Plant Lifecycle
Perennial
Mature Height
72 inches
Mature Spread
24 inches
Planting Depth
7 inches
Spacing
12 inches
Bulb Diameter
7.48 inches
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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