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Proposal is a pure White Oriental Trumpet Lily that will grow to 120cm tall. It simply is exquisite in colour and scent. A true beauty for your garden pots or borders. 

How to plant Oriental Trumpet Lilies

  • Oriental Trumpet 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 Trumpet Hybrid Lilies can tolerate most soil types, Acidic or Alkaline as long as it's well drained.

Planting Oriental Trumpet Lilies in the Garden

  • Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
  • Plant the bulbs about 40-50cm (15-20") apart. Space the groupings at least 90cm (3ft) apart.
  • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
  • Ensure the bulbs have plenty of drainage. 

Planting Oriental Trumpet Lilies in Pots

  • Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
  • Plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14" 'patio type' pot using good-quality, multi-purpose compost.
  • We recommend using John Innes No.3 for lilies.
  • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
  • Ensure the bulbs have plenty of drainage.

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. 

Description

Proposal is a pure White Oriental Trumpet Lily that will grow to 120cm tall. It simply is exquisite in colour and scent. A true beauty for your garden pots or borders. 

Additional Information

Delivery / Returns

Delivery and P&P

This item is dispatched all year around.
All orders should be dispatched within 3-5 working days.
Postage cost to the UK (excluding N.Ireland) is £5.50.
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.
Your parcel will be sent on a 24-48 hour tracked service with DPD.

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 Trumpet Lilies

  • Oriental Trumpet 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 Trumpet Hybrid Lilies can tolerate most soil types, Acidic or Alkaline as long as it's well drained.

Planting Oriental Trumpet Lilies in the Garden

  • Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
  • Plant the bulbs about 40-50cm (15-20") apart. Space the groupings at least 90cm (3ft) apart.
  • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
  • Ensure the bulbs have plenty of drainage. 

Planting Oriental Trumpet Lilies in Pots

  • Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
  • Plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14" 'patio type' pot using good-quality, multi-purpose compost.
  • We recommend using John Innes No.3 for lilies.
  • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
  • Ensure the bulbs have plenty of drainage.

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. 

 

£3.00

Lily 'Proposal'

Tree Lily, Skyscraper Lily, Oriental Trumpet Lily, Orienpet, Giant Lily
Quantity Price
1-2 £3.00
3-4 £2.50
5+ £2.00
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Flowering Period: July/August

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Specification
Latin name: Lilium
Also known as: Tree Lily, Skyscraper Lily, Oriental Trumpet Lily, Orienpet, Giant Lily
Colours: White
Aspect: Full Sun/Partial Shade
Height: 120cm / 47"
Planting period: Spring
Soil Type: Garden: Well-drained Acidic or Alkaline Soil | Pots: John Innes No.3
Bulb Size: 18/20cm
Hardiness: Very Hardy - H6 (-20°C to -15°C)
Shipping est: Order now for dispatch in 5 working days
Delivery period: Spring (Feb to May 2024)
Suitable for containers: Yes
Scented: Yes
Google Shopping title: Oriental Trumpet Lilies: Proposal
Border Position: Middle/Back
SKU SKU176161
  • Description
    Proposal is a pure White Oriental Trumpet Lily that will grow to 120cm tall. It simply is exquisite in colour and scent. A true beauty for your garden pots or borders. 
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  • Planting & Growing Instructions

    How to plant Oriental Trumpet Lilies

    • Oriental Trumpet 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 Trumpet Hybrid Lilies can tolerate most soil types, Acidic or Alkaline as long as it's well drained.

    Planting Oriental Trumpet Lilies in the Garden

    • Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
    • Plant the bulbs about 40-50cm (15-20") apart. Space the groupings at least 90cm (3ft) apart.
    • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
    • Ensure the bulbs have plenty of drainage. 

    Planting Oriental Trumpet Lilies in Pots

    • Arrange the Lilies in an odd-number grouping.
    • Plant 3 bulbs in a 10-14" 'patio type' pot using good-quality, multi-purpose compost.
    • We recommend using John Innes No.3 for lilies.
    • Plant the bulbs with 10-15cm (4-6") of soil above them.
    • Ensure the bulbs have plenty of drainage.

    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. 
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