Key Features

• Growth Habit:
  • Upright bulb-forming perennial
  • Typically grows 36–48 inches tall and 12–18 inches wide
  • Produces multiple flowers per stem as bulbs mature
• Bloom Color:
  • Rich rosy pink with darker pink highlights and subtle speckling
• Fragrance:
  • Intensely sweet, classic Oriental lily fragrance
• Fruit Flavor:
  • Not grown for edible fruit production
• Culinary Uses:
  • No culinary uses
  • All ornamental lily parts should be considered non-edible
• Medicinal & Traditional Uses:
  • Primarily cultivated as an ornamental flowering bulb
  • Not commonly used in modern herbal medicine
• Wildlife Attraction & Pest Resistance:
  • Attracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators
  • Moderately deer resistant, though deer and rabbits may browse young shoots and flower buds if food is scarce
  • Generally resistant to most diseases when planted in well-drained soil
  • May occasionally attract lily beetles, aphids, or slugs
• Planting Zones: USDA Zones 4–9
• Sun Preferences:
  • Full sun to partial shade
  • Best flowering occurs with at least 6 hours of sunlight daily
  • Prefers cool, shaded roots with sunny tops
• Drought Tolerance:
  • Moderate once established
  • Performs best with evenly moist, well-drained soil
• When to Prune:
  • Remove spent flowers after blooming to prevent seed production.
  • Leave stems and foliage intact until they naturally turn yellow or brown in fall, allowing the bulb to store energy for the following season.
  • Cut stems to ground level after the foliage has completely died back.

Planting Instructions (From Bulbs into the Ground)

1. Choose the Location

• Select a site with fertile, well-drained soil and at least 6 hours of direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas where water stands after heavy rain.

2. Prepare the Soil

• Loosen soil 10–12 inches deep.
• Mix in compost or organic matter to improve drainage and fertility.

3. Plant the Bulbs

• Dig holes approximately 6–8 inches deep (about three times the height of the bulb).
• Place bulbs with the pointed end facing upward.
• Cover with soil and gently firm the planting area.

4. Water Thoroughly

• Water immediately after planting to settle the soil.
• Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged during active growth.

5. Mulch

• Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to help conserve moisture and keep roots cool.

6. Spacing

• Space bulbs 8–12 inches apart to allow for mature growth and good air circulation.

7. Fertilizing

• Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring as shoots emerge.
• Feed again lightly after flowering to support bulb development.

Overwintering Morpho Pink Lilies

In-Ground Plants

• Fully hardy throughout USDA Zones 4–9.
• Bulbs remain in the ground and return each spring.
• Allow foliage to die back naturally before removing it.

Winter Care Tips

• Apply a 2–4 inch layer of mulch after the ground freezes in colder climates.
• Ensure excellent drainage throughout winter to prevent bulb rot.
• Avoid disturbing bulbs unless dividing every 3–5 years.

Container-Grown Lilies

• Move containers to a sheltered location in colder climates.
• Protect pots from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Water sparingly during winter dormancy.

Long-Term Maintenance

• Divide crowded bulb clumps every 3–5 years in fall after dormancy to maintain vigorous flowering.
• Remove faded blooms throughout the season to encourage the bulbs to direct energy toward future growth rather than seed production.

Morpho Pink Lilies are an elegant Oriental hybrid that delivers towering stems of fragrant, rosy-pink blooms each summer. Their spectacular flowers, intoxicating perfume, and dependable perennial performance make them a stunning addition to cottage gardens, perennial borders, cutting gardens, and any landscape where dramatic color and fragrance are desired.