Oriental Lily Outback Bulbs | Tall Yellow Trumpet Lily | Perennial | Zones 4–8 | 3 Bulbs Per Bag

Oriental Lily Outback – Tall Yellow Trumpet Lily | Bulbs

Bring bold, sunny colour to your garden with Oriental Lily Outback — a tall, vigorous, warm-toned lily that rises to an impressive 120 cm (4 feet) or more in full growth. Outback is a reliably cheerful performer with upward-facing, richly coloured blooms that light up the mid-to-late summer border and fill the garden with the classic, heady fragrance of Oriental lilies. A strong grower that thrives in well-drained soil and rewards with bolder, taller spires each passing year as the bulbs establish and multiply.

Supplied as top-size bulbs — 3 bulbs per bag. Plant in spring for summer blooms, or in autumn before the ground freezes for an early-season head start.

Variety Details

• Type: Oriental Trumpet Lily (Orienpet hybrid)
• Common Name: Oriental Lily Outback
• Bloom Color: Warm yellow tones
• Bloom Season: Mid to late summer
• Fragrance: Yes — classic Oriental lily scent
• Height: 120 cm (4 ft) and taller in subsequent years
• Type: Hardy perennial bulb — USDA Zones 4–8
• Supplied as: 3 top-size bulbs per bag

Planting Guide

• When to plant: Spring (as soon as soil is workable) through autumn (before ground freezes). Plant bulbs promptly upon receipt for best results.
• Site: Full sun to partial shade. Give Outback plenty of direct sun — insufficient light causes the stems to lean toward the brightest source. At least 6 hours of sun per day is ideal.
• Soil: Any well-draining soil — Oriental Lilies tolerate both acidic and 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): Arrange in groups of 3 or 5 for the best visual impact. 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 multi-purpose compost.

Growing Tips

• Stake tall stems in exposed or windy locations before they reach full height.
• Water consistently during the growing season; reduce watering once foliage begins to die back after blooming.
• Allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally — do not cut stems early, as the leaves feed the bulb for next year’s growth.
• Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring as growth emerges, and again once buds form.
• Mulch around the base in autumn to protect bulbs from hard frosts in colder zones.
• Bulbs will naturalize and multiply over time, producing increasingly dramatic clumps year after year.

Garden Uses

• Statement back-of-border perennial — provides height and late-summer colour
• Mixed cottage garden borders with roses, salvias, and ornamental grasses
• Cut flower garden — outstanding long-stemmed blooms with exceptional vase life and fragrance
• Container feature planting for patios and courtyards