SKU: 00840369420749 3 Beijing Moon Tree Lily (Lilium 'Beijing Moon') Bulbs

Key Features

• Growth Habit: Tall, upright, bulb-forming perennial with exceptionally sturdy stems and glossy, lance-shaped foliage.
• Bloom Color: Creamy ivory-white petals with rich golden-yellow centers and a soft lime-green throat.
• Fragrance: Strong, sweet, intensely fragrant Oriental lily perfume.
• Fruit Flavor: None; ornamental plant that may produce decorative seed capsules if flowers are left on the stems.
• Culinary Uses: None; not edible.
• Medicinal Uses: No recognized medicinal uses.
• Possible Toxicity: Highly toxic to cats. All parts of the plant—including flowers, pollen, leaves, stems, and bulbs—can cause severe kidney failure if ingested. Ingestion may also cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and humans.
• Wildlife & Pest Resistance: Attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. Moderately resistant to deer and rabbits, although young shoots and flower buds may occasionally be browsed. Monitor for aphids, slugs, snails, and lily leaf beetles.
• Planting Zone: Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9.
• Sun Preferences: Full sun to partial shade; performs best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily while benefiting from cool, mulched roots.
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil but tolerates short periods of drought after establishment.
• Mature Size: Typically grows 5–7 feet tall and 18–24 inches wide once fully established, with the tallest plants developing after several growing seasons.

When and How to Prune

• Remove spent flowers after blooming to prevent seed production and encourage energy storage in the bulb.
• Leave all healthy foliage intact until it naturally yellows and dies back.
• Cut stems to ground level in late fall after the foliage has completely withered.
• Remove damaged or diseased leaves during the growing season to maintain plant health and improve air circulation.

Planting Instructions (Bulbs into the Ground)

1. Plant bulbs in fall or early spring while the soil is cool and workable.
2. Choose a location with fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
3. Dig a planting hole 6–8 inches deep, measuring from the top of the bulb to the soil surface.
4. Place the bulb with the pointed end facing upward.
5. Space bulbs 12–18 inches apart to allow room for mature growth and proper airflow.
6. Backfill with soil, gently firm around the bulb, and water thoroughly after planting.
7. Apply a 2–3 inch layer of organic mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the root zone cool.
8. Water consistently during active growth, maintaining evenly moist—but never soggy—soil.

Overwintering Steps

• Beijing Moon Tree Lily is winter hardy in USDA Zones 4–9 and remains in the ground throughout winter.
• Allow foliage to die back naturally after the first hard frost before removing it.
• Cut stems back to ground level after the foliage has completely yellowed or browned.
• Apply a 2–4 inch layer of mulch after the ground freezes to protect bulbs from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Remove excess mulch gradually in early spring as new shoots emerge.
• Ensure excellent winter drainage, as excessively wet soil can lead to bulb rot.
• Divide mature clumps every 4–5 years if flowering decreases or the planting becomes overcrowded.

Majestic, fragrant, and remarkably vigorous, Beijing Moon Tree Lily creates a breathtaking focal point in the summer garden. Its towering stems, enormous creamy-white blooms, and exceptional fragrance offer the best qualities of both Oriental and Trumpet lilies, rewarding gardeners with increasingly spectacular displays year after year.