Description
Exotic Sun is a Double Oriental Trumpet lily. So although it will produce an abundance of blooms per stem like an Oriental Trumpet lily, it is a slightly shorter variety compared to most OTs (120cm/47") that produces plenty of blooms in a tropical yellow colour. This lily will bring a touch of exotic-ness to any garden whether planted in pots/containers or straight into your borders. A great lily for colour, scent and prettiness!
Additional Information
Delivery / Returns
Summer Flowering Bulbs are delivered in Spring
Delivery and P&P
Summer Flowering Bulbs are dispatched from the end of February to June.
All orders should be dispatched within 3-5 working days during this time.
Postage cost to the UK (excluding N.Ireland) is £4.99.
Orders over £50 qualify for FREE delivery.
Unfortunately, we are not currently delivering to the EU. See Delivery page.
When your order is due for dispatch, you will receive a tracking email from us to track your parcel with the Royal Mail or Caribou.
Your parcel will be sent on a 48 hour tracked service.
Returns and Refunds
You have the right to cancel your order at any time before it is dispatched.
All returns must be returned at your cost within 7 days of receipt.
Payment for the returned goods will be refunded within 7 days of the goods being received by us, less the postage charges.
Planting & Growing Instructions
How to plant Oriental Lilies
- Oriental Lily Bulbs should be planted as soon as possible. Ideally in the Spring
but can be planted up until the Autumn.
- Find a location with full
sun or partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Oriental Lilies tend to grow exceptionally well in pots and tubs.
- Plant the bulbs with
4-6" of soil above them.
Planting Oriental Lilies in the Garden
- Find a location with full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Oriental Lilies prefer an Acidic/Ericaceous Soil type. They do not tolerate Lime very well.
- Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
- Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
- Plant the bulbs about 12-20cm (5-8") apart. Space the groupings at least 60-90cm (2-3ft) apart.
- Plant the bulbs with 4-6" of soil above them.
Planting Oriental Lilies in Pots
- Find a location with full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil.
- Plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14" 'patio type' pot using good-quality, multi-purpose compost.
- John Innes No. 3 is ideal for lilies.
- Plant the bulbs with 4-6" of soil above them.
- Ensure there is adequate drainage.
Care Instructions
How to care for Oriental Trumpet Lilies
- Lilies can tolerate very
cold conditions but they do not like to get wet.
- If planting in borders in
the garden, the soil must be well drained and, preferably, humus rich.
- If planting in pots, make
sure lilies are kept moist but do not get waterlogged.
- Lilies prefer to be planted
in a location with at least half a day’s full sunshine, if it’s a bit too
shady they will lean their stems towards the sun.
- Lily bulbs do not like to
be dried out so they must be kept in soil at all times.
- Try
to plant your lilies where they will dry out after rain to prevent
Botrytis, a fungus that spots the leaves. If you do see brown spots on
your leaves, spray with a fungicide recommended for roses.
If planting in pots, it may be an idea to tilt the pots on their
side in the winter to prevent waterlog.
- When the Lily has finished
flowering, cut any seed heads back and allow the foliage to die back
naturally. Do not be tempted to cut the stem back until stems becomes
hollow and brown.
- Lilies like a cold dormant phase throughout winter so they do not need lifting. Do ensure they have adequate drainage so they don't get waterlogged as this will cause the bulbs to rot.
- After a few years of
flowering, you may find your Oriental Trumpet Lily produces less blooms, it
may be time to lift your bulbs and divide them by breaking off the
bulblets. All the bulbs will then need replanting.
- To prevent Lily Beetles from damaging your lilies, we recommend using the Lily Beetle Prevention Spray or you can make up your own with the Concentrate. This Spray (Grazers G4) will also stimulate growth of your lilies.
- You can feed your lilies with a Tomato Feed to stimulate and strengthen your lilies when you start to see signs of growth. Make up your tomato feed with half the recommended dilution (written on the instructions on the bottle) and feed once every 3 weeks.