Oriental Lily x Trumpet 'Elusive' (1 bulb), offered by Van Noort
🌿 An enchanting lily with soft hues and captivating fragrance! 🌿
Oriental Lily x Trumpet Lily 'Elusive' is a spectacular hybrid variety, combining the grace of oriental lilies with the vigor of trumpet lilies . Its delicate pale pink flowers with golden yellow centers offer a refined contrast and diffuse an exquisite fragrance that perfumes the garden from early summer until autumn .
✨ Perfect for borders, beds and pots, this lily is also very popular in bouquets thanks to its large, fragrant flowers and its long vase life.
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height : 120 cm (48")
☀️ Exposure : Full to partial sun
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 (cold resistant)
🦌 Deer Resistance : Low
💧 Water requirements : Medium (cool, well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil : Humiferous, slightly acidic to neutral
🌸 Flowering : June to September
🌿 Plant type : Bulbous perennial
📦 Quantity : 1 bulb (size 16/18 cm)
🌿 Planting and growing Lily 'Elusive'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ March to May for summer flowering.
🗓️ September to November for early flowering the following year.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground : Ideal for flower beds and borders .
✔️ In a pot : Suitable for terraces and balconies (use a deep pot).
✔️ In a bouquet : Its majestic and fragrant flowering makes it a cut flower of choice .
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Choose well-drained soil , enriched with compost.
2️⃣ Plant the bulb 15 cm deep , point upwards.
3️⃣ Space the bulbs 30 cm apart to allow them to develop well.
4️⃣ Water lightly after planting.
💡 Tip : Pair it with white or purple flowers for an elegant contrast in the garden!
🌿 Maintenance of Lily 'Elusive'
💦 Watering : Regular but moderate, without soaking the soil.
🌱 Fertilizer : Add a fertilizer rich in potassium and phosphorus to stimulate flowering.
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers to encourage new growth, but allow foliage to yellow before cutting.
❄️ Wintering : Hardy in open ground. In pots, protect it from frost in winter.
⚠️ Warning : Lilies are toxic to cats.
💡 Why choose the Oriental Lily x Trumpet 'Elusive'?
✅ Spectacular flowering in soft and refined tones.
✅ Captivating fragrance that attracts pollinators.
✅ Excellent vase hold for elegant bouquets.
✅ Easy to grow and hardy to zone 3.
🌿 Add a touch of softness and sophistication to your garden with the 'Elusive' Lily!
