Lily - Oriental Trumpet Beijing Moon

Lily – Oriental Trumpet Beijing Moon

Add elegance and powerful fragrance to your garden with the stunning blooms of Oriental Trumpet Beijing Moon Lily. This impressive hybrid produces large, trumpet-shaped flowers with soft creamy yellow centers that fade into delicate blush-pink edges. The graceful blooms face outward and release a strong, sweet fragrance that perfumes the garden, especially in the evening.

Beijing Moon lilies are part of the Oriental-Trumpet (OT) hybrid group, known for their vigorous growth, tall stems, and exceptionally large flowers. Each plant produces multiple blooms per stem, creating a dramatic mid to late summer display. Their height and striking color make them a standout in garden beds and borders, and the fragrant flowers are excellent for cut flower arrangements while attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flowering Bulb
Flower Color: Creamy yellow with soft pink edges
Bloom Size: Large trumpet-shaped fragrant blooms
Plant Height: 48–60 inches
Bloom Time: Mid to late summer
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Uses: Garden beds, borders, cutting gardens, and floral arrangements

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Oriental-Trumpet lilies are hardy bulbs that grow well in colder climates and can remain planted in the ground through winter in Zone 3b.

Planting Time
Plant bulbs in spring once the soil can be worked or in early fall before the ground freezes.

Location
Choose a location with full sun to partial sun and well-drained soil. Lilies prefer sunny tops with cooler roots, which can be achieved by mulching or planting among low-growing companion plants.

Planting Depth

• Plant bulbs about 6–8 inches deep.
• Place the bulb with the pointed end facing upward.
• Cover with soil and water thoroughly.

Spacing
Space bulbs 10–12 inches apart to allow room for tall plants and proper airflow.

Watering
Water regularly during the growing season to keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizing
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring when shoots appear and again when buds begin to form.

Mulching
Apply mulch around plants to help retain moisture and protect bulbs during winter.

Winter Care in Zone 3b

• Oriental-Trumpet lilies are winter hardy and can remain planted in the ground.
• Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb stores energy for the following season.
• Add mulch in late fall for additional winter protection if desired.

With proper care, Beijing Moon lilies will produce tall stems topped with large, fragrant trumpet blooms, bringing elegance, fragrance, and dramatic beauty to summer gardens.