Oriental Lily Shocking Bulbs | Hot Pink Fragrant Lily | Perennial | Zones 4–8 | 3 or 9 Bulbs

Oriental Lily Shocking – Hot Pink Fragrant Lily | Bulbs

Make a bold statement in the summer garden with Oriental Lily ‘Shocking’ — an aptly named cultivar that delivers exactly what it promises: large, intensely coloured, vivid hot-pink blooms with a rich, classic Oriental lily fragrance that fills the garden and the home. Outward- and upward-facing flowers with reflexed petals and prominent stamens rise on strong, upright stems reaching 90–120 cm (3–4 feet), creating a stunning mid-to-late summer display that is as spectacular in the vase as it is in the border.

Like all Oriental lilies, Shocking is a hardy perennial bulb that multiplies and improves year after year, delivering an increasingly impressive show as the clumps establish. Tolerant of most well-draining soil types, acidic or alkaline. Supplied as top-size bulbs — available in bags of 3 or 9.

Variety Details

• Cultivar: Oriental Lily ‘Shocking’
• Bloom Color: Vivid hot pink — intensely coloured, large-flowered
• Fragrance: Yes — rich, classic Oriental lily scent
• Bloom Season: Mid to late summer
• Height: 90–120 cm (3–4 feet)
• Type: Hardy perennial bulb — USDA Zones 4–8
• Supplied as: Top-size bulbs, 3 or 9 per bag

Planting Guide

• When to plant: Spring (as soon as soil is workable) through autumn (before ground freezes). Plant promptly upon receipt for best results.
• Site: Full sun to partial shade — at least 6 hours of direct sun per day. Sufficient sunlight prevents stems from leaning.
• Soil: Well-draining; tolerates acidic or alkaline conditions. Avoid waterlogged ground, which will rot bulbs.
• Planting depth: Plant bulbs with 4–6 inches (10–15 cm) of soil above them.
• Spacing (in-ground): Plant in odd-number groups for the best visual effect. Space bulbs 8 inches (20 cm) apart within a group; space groupings at least 3 feet (90 cm) apart.
• Spacing (containers): Plant 3 bulbs in a 10–14 inch patio-style pot using quality, free-draining compost.

Growing Tips

• Allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally after blooming — do not cut stems early, as the leaves replenish the bulb for next year’s growth.
• Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring as shoots emerge, and again when buds form.
• Stake tall stems in exposed or windy positions before they reach full height.
• Water consistently during the growing season; reduce watering as foliage dies back.
• Mulch around the base in autumn in colder zones to protect bulbs from hard frosts.
• Bulbs naturalize readily — clumps will multiply and deliver a more spectacular display each passing year.

Garden Uses

• Bold mid-to-late summer border accent — hot-pink drama in the perennial bed
• Cut flower garden — long stems, exceptional fragrance, outstanding vase life
• Cottage garden and mixed perennial borders alongside salvias, roses, and ornamental grasses
• Container feature planting for patios and terraces