Overview

Bring a burst of vibrant color to your garden with these premium Tiger Lily Bulbs. Known for their striking orange petals and distinctive recurved shape, often referred to as Turk’s Cap Lilies, these bulbs promise an impressive display. Each order includes 10 well-rooted bulbs, ensuring a strong start for your plants. These perennial beauties are easy to grow and will return year after year, offering reliable summer blooms. Perfect for adding vertical interest to borders, cottage gardens, or naturalized areas, the orange Turk’s Cap Lily is a favorite among gardeners for its resilience and captivating appearance. Get ready to enjoy a garden filled with cheerful, eye-catching flowers that attract pollinators and delight the senses.

Key Benefits

Planting Tiger Lily Bulbs offers numerous advantages, transforming your outdoor space into a haven of beauty and life. These benefits extend beyond just their visual appeal, contributing to a more vibrant and engaging garden experience.

• Vibrant Summer Blooms: Enjoy a spectacular show of bright orange flowers throughout the summer months. These lilies are renowned for their consistent and prolific blooming, ensuring a long season of color. The distinctive spotted petals add an exotic touch to any landscape.
• Hardy Perennial: Once established, these lilies are incredibly resilient and will return year after year, multiplying over time. This makes them a cost-effective and low-maintenance choice for long-term garden planning. They withstand various conditions once settled.
• Unique Turk’s Cap Shape: The characteristic recurved petals that give them their ‘Turk’s Cap’ name are truly captivating, setting them apart from other lily varieties. This unique form adds an architectural element to your garden design.
• Attracts Pollinators: The bright colors and abundant nectar of the orange Turk’s Cap Lily flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, contributing to a healthy garden ecosystem.
• Easy to Grow: These bulbs are well-rooted and ready to plant, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners. Minimal fuss is required for them to thrive and produce beautiful flowers.
• Versatile Garden Use: Ideal for planting in borders, mass plantings, naturalized areas, or even large containers. Their height and vivid color make them excellent focal points or background plants.
• Fragrant Flowers: While not overpoweringly strong, many find the subtle, pleasant fragrance of summer blooming lilies to be an added bonus, especially when planted near seating areas.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Successful growing Tiger Lilies begins with proper planting and ongoing care. These resilient plants are relatively low-maintenance, but understanding their basic needs will ensure a bountiful display of their iconic orange blooms. When you receive your Tiger Lily Bulbs, plant them as soon as possible for the best results. Choose a site with good drainage to prevent rot, as lilies do not like ‘wet feet’.

For optimal growth, Tiger Lily Bulbs prefer a location that receives full sun to partial shade. Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight) will generally result in more prolific blooming, while partial shade (4-6 hours of direct sunlight, especially in the afternoon) can be beneficial in hotter climates to protect the flowers from scorching. The ideal soil type is well-draining, sandy soil that is rich in organic matter. Amend heavy clay soils with compost or peat moss to improve drainage. Plant the bulbs about 6 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart, ensuring the pointed end faces upwards. Water thoroughly after planting.

During the growing season, maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry spells. Moderate watering is key; the soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. Fertilize in early spring with a balanced slow-release granular fertilizer, and again when buds begin to form. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage the plant to put energy into bulb development rather than seed production. Once the foliage begins to yellow and die back in the fall, you can cut the stems down to about 2-3 inches above the ground. These lilies are hardy in USDA zones 3-9, meaning they can withstand cold winters and will reliably return each spring, making them excellent perennial lily bulbs.

Size & Details

This offering includes 10 Tiger Lily Bulbs, which are provided as well-rooted plant roots, without leaves, ensuring they are ready for immediate planting and establishment. These bulbs are mature and prepared to produce vigorous growth and beautiful flowers in their first season. When fully grown, Tiger Lilies typically reach a height of 3 to 6 feet, adding significant vertical interest to your garden landscape. The spread of an individual plant can be about 1 to 2 feet, and they tend to naturalize and spread over time, forming impressive clumps.

The expected blooming period for these lilies is typically summer, generally from mid-summer to late summer, depending on your local climate and planting time. They are known for their strong, upright stems that proudly display the unique Turk’s Cap flowers. These bulbs are shipped in a dormant state to minimize stress during transit, guaranteeing they arrive in optimal condition for planting. They are suitable for various planting locations, from garden beds to large patio containers, providing flexibility for your gardening design. Expect robust growth and a spectacular floral display from these healthy, ready-to-plant bulbs.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What is included in this purchase? A: You will receive 10 Tiger Lily Bulbs, which are well-rooted and ready to be planted in your garden. They are shipped without leaves to ensure optimal planting condition.
• Q: When is the best time to plant these Tiger Lily Bulbs? A: The best time to plant these bulbs is in the spring or late summer/early fall. Planting in spring allows them to establish before the heat of summer, while fall planting gives them a head start for the following spring.
• Q: How tall do Tiger Lilies typically grow? A: Tiger Lily Bulbs can grow quite tall, typically reaching heights of 3 to 6 feet, making them an excellent choice for the back of a border or as a striking focal point.
• Q: Do these lilies require full sun? A: For the most abundant blooms, growing Tiger Lilies prefer full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day). They can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be less prolific.
• Q: Are these Tiger Lilies perennial? A: Yes, these are hardy perennial lily bulbs. Once established, they will return year after year, and often multiply, increasing your display of summer blooming lilies.
• Q: What kind of soil do Tiger Lilies prefer? A: They thrive in well-draining, sandy soil that is rich in organic matter. Good drainage is crucial to prevent bulb rot.
• Q: Are these bulbs fragrant? A: Yes, orange Turk’s Cap Lily varieties often have a subtle, pleasant fragrance, which can add to the sensory experience of your garden.
• Q: How much watering do they need? A: They require moderate watering. Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
• Q: What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for these bulbs? A: These perennial lily bulbs are generally hardy in USDA Zones 3-9, meaning they can tolerate a wide range of winter temperatures.
• Q: How long does it take for them to bloom after planting? A: If planted in spring, you can generally expect these Tiger Lily Bulbs to bloom in mid to late summer of the same year, providing a quick reward for your efforts.