Oriental Lily x Trumpet 'Rising Moon' (1 bulb), offered by Van Noort
🌿 A majestic lily with a soft gradient of colors and a captivating fragrance 🌿
The 'Rising Moon' Lily is a hybrid between an oriental lily and a trumpet lily, combining the grandeur and robustness of trumpet lilies with the intense fragrance and spectacular blooms of oriental lilies . Its large, soft pink flowers, accented with a bright yellow center , add a touch of elegance and softness to the garden.
✨ Its rich, sweet fragrance fills the air in the evening, attracting pollinators and enhancing gardens, terraces and floral arrangements.
🌱 Characteristics of the variety
📏 Height : 120 cm (48")
☀️ Exposure : Full to partial sun
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 (very cold resistant)
🦌 Deer Resistance : Low
💧 Water requirements : Medium (well-drained soil)
📍 Ideal soil : Rich, humus-rich, slightly acidic to neutral
🌸 Flowering : July to September
🌿 Plant type : Bulbous perennial
🔵 Bulb size : 16/18 cm
🌿 Planting and growing Lily 'Rising Moon'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ March to May for summer flowering.
🗓️ September to November for even more vigorous flowering the following year.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground : Ideal for flowerbeds and borders , in association with other perennials.
✔️ In a pot : Perfect for terraces and balconies .
✔️ In a bouquet : An excellent long-lasting cut flower.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Prepare well-drained soil , enriched with compost.
2️⃣ Plant the bulb 15 cm deep , point upwards.
3️⃣ Space the bulbs 20-30 cm apart for a beautiful display.
4️⃣ Water moderately after planting to encourage rooting.
💡 Tip : Pair it with dark foliage perennials for a beautiful contrast.
🌿 Care of the Lily 'Rising Moon'
💦 Watering : Moderate, keeping the soil slightly moist.
🌱 Fertilizer : A supply of fertilizer rich in potassium promotes abundant flowering.
✂️ Pruning : Remove faded flowers to prolong flowering.
❄️ Wintering : Hardy up to zone 3 , it can stay in the ground all year round.
⚠️ Warning : Lilies are toxic to cats.
💡 Why choose the Lily 'Rising Moon'?
✅ XXL flowers in a magnificent gradient of pink and yellow .
✅ Intoxicating fragrance that fills the garden in summer .
✅ Ideal for bouquets thanks to its sturdy stems and long vase life .
✅ Cold hardy and easy to grow for spectacular blooms year after year.
🌿 Bring a touch of elegance and softness to your garden with the 'Rising Moon' Lily!
