Lilium - Oriental Lily Playtime
Best fragrant statement piece for gardeners seeking elegant, long-lasting summer blooms.
The Lilium - Oriental Lily Playtime is a captivating addition to any garden or floral arrangement. This Oriental Lily variety is a staff favorite, featuring large, pure white flowers adorned with vibrant yellow and fuchsia stripes and delicate freckles. Its magnificent appearance is matched by a heavenly, strong fragrance. This offering includes three lily bulbs, ready to bring early to mid-summer blooms and a touch of elegance to your space. They ship promptly, ensuring you can start planting soon.
$11.01
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
726
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#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-53%
Below average
Planting Depth
6
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dramatic sensory impact and bold floral displays
- Floral designers wanting long-lasting stems for fragrant indoor arrangements
- Landscapers needing late-season color to bridge summer and autumn
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners preferring plants that stand up on their own
- Cat owners needing to keep their homes free of toxins
- Gardeners with heavy clay soil or poor drainage conditions
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Striking fuchsia and yellow stripes create a high-contrast garden centerpiece.
Fragrance Intensity
Potent floral notes provide a powerful, room-filling scent profile.
Cut Flower Longevity
Sturdy stems and large blooms perform exceptionally well in indoor arrangements.
Planting Versatility
Adaptable to both full sun and partial shade garden environments.
Hardiness Range
Reliable growth across zones 5 through 9 offers broad regional utility.
Growth Predictability
Consistent mid-summer bloom cycles ensure a dependable seasonal display.
Key Specs
Planting Depth
6 inches
Planting Proximity
12-18 inches
Planting Season
Fall or Spring
Bloom Season
Early to Mid-Summer
Water Quantity
Moderate
Sunlight Quantity
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-9
Mature Height
36-42 inches
Features
- Large white flowers with striking stripes
- Heavenly, strong floral fragrance
- Blooms reliably in early to mid-summer
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Thrives in full sun to partial sun
- Hardy in Zones 5-9
- Reaches 36-42 inches tall
- Includes 3 bulbs for a fuller display
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Lilium Oriental Lily Playtime' for its spectacular visual and olfactory payoff. Reviewers consistently celebrate the stunning pink and white coloration and the blooms' exceptional size and intense fragrance, which transforms gardens into aromatic focal points. Satisfaction is driven by the high quality of the bulbs, which establish quickly, producing strong stems and multiple flowers early on. The longevity of the display and the ease with which these lilies naturalize boost the perceived value significantly. While a few isolated reports mention initial sprouting variability, the consensus is that when successful, the beauty and fragrance offer exceptional returns, positioning this variety as a highly recommended, top-tier choice for a luxurious, high impact perennial display.
Know before you buy
Each order includes three lily bulbs, which is the ideal quantity to plant together for a lush, full display in your garden.
Yes, these Oriental Lilies are excellent for cut flower arrangements. Their strong, heavenly fragrance and striking appearance make them a standout choice for vases.
These lilies thrive in locations that receive full sun to partial sun. For the best growth and bloom production, ensure they get at least six hours of sunlight daily.
Plant the bulbs approximately 6 inches deep. Space them 12 to 18 inches apart to allow enough room for the plants to reach their mature height of 36 to 42 inches.
The Playtime Lily is hardy in zones 5 through 9. If you live within these zones, the bulbs can typically remain in the ground year-round.
You can expect reliable blooms from these lilies during the early to mid-summer months.
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