High Country Gardens
Big News Oriental Lily
Best fragrant perennial for gardeners seeking dramatic, low-maintenance summer blooms.
The 'Big News' Oriental Lily offers a dramatic display with towering stems and exceptionally large, trumpet-shaped white flowers that can reach up to 12 inches across. This highly fragrant lily fills the garden with a sweet, rich perfume, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies. It's an easy-to-grow, deer-resistant perennial, perfect for adding elegance to borders or containers. Enjoy its stunning blooms and delightful fragrance from mid-to-late summer, and use the long-lasting flowers for beautiful cut arrangements.
$13.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
28
/ 2513
#28 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Ships As
Bulb
/ Bulb
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a dramatic, high-impact summer focal point
- Fragrance lovers wanting to perfume their outdoor living spaces
- Floral arrangers needing long-lasting, sturdy stems for bouquets
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners wanting to avoid staking chores
- Cat owners needing to keep their homes pet-safe
- Gardeners with poor soil or limited site flexibility
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Twelve-inch blooms create a dramatic focal point in any garden setting.
Fragrance Intensity
The rich, sweet perfume provides a powerful sensory experience outdoors.
Pollinator Appeal
Highly effective at drawing bees and butterflies to your landscape.
Pest Resistance
Reliably deters deer and rabbits from snacking on your floral display.
Cut Flower Longevity
Sturdy stems and large blooms make for impressive, long-lasting indoor arrangements.
Ease of Cultivation
Low-maintenance perennial performance suitable for both beginners and seasoned gardeners.
Key Specs
Ships As
Bulb
Mature Height
48" tall (121.92 cm)
Planting Depth
8" deep (20.32 cm)
Spacing
1 bulb per square foot
Hardiness Zones
3-9
Water Tolerance
Moderate Rainfall
Package Quantity
3 bulbs per bag
Features
- Strikingly large white trumpet flowers
- Highly fragrant, sweet perfume
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Easy to grow perennial
- Blooms mid-to-late summer
- Ideal for container gardening
What customers say
The Big News Oriental Lily earns high marks for its exceptional quality and stunning aesthetic design. Customers consistently report that the blooms are enormous, intensely fragrant, and deliver a dramatic visual impact that transforms garden spaces. This variety is celebrated for its reliable performance and vibrant, true to color display, confirming its status as a high value investment. Gardeners find the impressive size and reliable hardiness make it a standout centerpiece, easily exceeding expectations for a premium lily.
Know before you buy
These bulbs should be planted 8 inches deep to ensure they are properly insulated and have enough room to establish a strong root system.
Yes, they are well-suited for container gardening. Ensure your pot is large enough to accommodate the 48-inch height and has good drainage to prevent the bulbs from sitting in water.
While no plant is 100% immune to hungry wildlife, this variety is considered deer and rabbit resistant. It is a great choice if you have had trouble with other perennials being eaten in your garden.
You can look forward to their large, fragrant white flowers appearing in mid-to-late summer, providing a dramatic focal point during the warmer months.
These are hardy perennials suitable for zones 3 through 9. They are designed to withstand a wide range of temperatures and will return each year if planted in appropriate conditions.
Each package contains 3 bulbs. Given their size and height, planting them at a spacing of one bulb per square foot will provide a lush, full appearance.
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