Lilium - OT Oriental - Trumpet Hybrid - Elusive

Lilium 'Elusive' is a majestic OT hybrid lily (Oriental-Trumpet cross) that produces enormous, fragrant blooms in stunning shades of rose-pink with creamy white centers and golden throats. Blooming in mid to late summer, this tall, vigorous variety combines the intense fragrance and size of trumpet lilies with the color and elegance of oriental types. Growing up to 4–6 feet tall, 'Elusive' adds dramatic vertical impact to garden borders, perennial beds, and cut flower gardens. Its robust stems and exceptional flower size make it a showstopper in any landscape.

Key Features:

• Large, trumpet-shaped flowers in rose-pink, cream, and gold.
• Strong, sweet fragrance ideal for scented gardens.
• Tall growth habit, reaching 4–6 feet in height.
• Blooms in mid to late summer.
• Excellent for cut flowers, back-of-border plantings, and vertical garden interest.
• Hardy in USDA Zones 4–9.
• Deer resistant and pollinator friendly.

Plant Care Instructions:

• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (at least 6 hours of sun per day).
• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; avoid overhead watering.
• Soil: Requires well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
• Temperature & Hardiness Zone: Hardy to Zone 4 (may survive Zone 3b in sheltered locations with mulch).
• Fertilizer: Apply a balanced bulb fertilizer in early spring and again after flowering.
• Spacing: Plant bulbs 12–18 inches apart and 6–8 inches deep.
• Pruning & Maintenance: Deadhead after blooming; allow foliage to die back naturally. Stake tall stems if needed.
• Special Notes: OT hybrids are known for their longevity, strength, and fragrance, and are excellent in both formal and cottage-style gardens.