SKU: 00840369420701 3 Sunset Boulevard Oriental Lily Bulbs

Key Features

• Growth Habit: Upright, bulb-forming perennial with strong stems and glossy, lance-shaped foliage.
• Bloom Color: Creamy white to soft golden-yellow petals with warm apricot highlights, crimson speckles, and a lime-green throat.
• Fragrance: Strong, sweet, classic Oriental lily fragrance.
• 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 by cats. Ingestion may also cause mild gastrointestinal upset in dogs and humans.
• Wildlife & Pest Resistance: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other 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; grows best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight while benefiting from cool, shaded roots.
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil but tolerates short periods of drought once established.
• Mature Size: Typically grows 36–48 inches tall with a spread of 12–18 inches.

When and How to Prune

• Remove spent flowers after blooming to prevent seed production and encourage the bulb to store energy.
• Leave all healthy foliage in place until it naturally yellows and dies back.
• Cut stems back to ground level in late fall after the foliage has completely withered.
• Remove damaged or diseased foliage throughout the growing season as needed to maintain healthy plants.

Planting Instructions (Bulbs into the Ground)

1. Plant bulbs in fall or early spring when the soil is cool and workable.
2. Select a planting location with fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
3. Dig a hole 6–8 inches deep, measuring from the top of the bulb to the soil surface.
4. Place each bulb with the pointed end facing upward.
5. Space bulbs 10–12 inches apart to allow for mature growth and proper air circulation.
6. Backfill with soil, gently firm around the bulbs, and water thoroughly after planting.
7. Apply a 2–3 inch layer of mulch to help conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the root zone cool.
8. Water regularly during active growth, maintaining evenly moist but never soggy soil.

Overwintering Steps

• Sunset Boulevard Oriental Lily is winter hardy in USDA Zones 4–9 and can remain planted outdoors year-round.
• Allow the foliage to die back naturally after the first hard frost before removing it.
• Cut stems to ground level after the foliage has completely yellowed.
• Apply a 2–4 inch layer of mulch after the ground freezes to insulate bulbs from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Remove excess mulch gradually in early spring as new shoots emerge.
• Ensure excellent winter drainage, as bulbs can rot in waterlogged soil.
• Divide mature clumps every 3–5 years during fall if flowering declines or the bulbs become crowded.

Elegant, fragrant, and exceptionally easy to grow, Sunset Boulevard Oriental Lily delivers breathtaking blooms that illuminate the summer garden with warm sunset-inspired colors. Its towering stems, luxurious fragrance, and dependable perennial performance make it an outstanding choice for borders, cutting gardens, containers, and dramatic floral arrangements for years to come.