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Lily Bulbs - Zelmira

O.T. Lily is a cross between oriental and trumpet types

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lilium

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Bulb

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 48 to 60 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Oriental

COLOR

  • Orange

OT Zelmira Lily is a striking hybrid lily, featuring huge coral-peach flowers that shift in color with the changing light, creating a captivating display. As a cross between oriental and trumpet varieties, Zelmira makes an excellent choice for a specimen plant or a back-of-the-garden focal point. Its strong stems support an abundance of blooms with rich salmon to coral-pink hues and yellow highlights, adding brilliance to the landscape. Pleasantly fragrant, Zelmira also makes a beautiful addition to indoor arrangements.

  • • Plant several together to make a spectacular display
  • • Pink with an apricot overlay is a totally unique lily color
  • • All parts of the plant are lethal to cats

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 6 inches Deep

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 inches (space groups 3-4 feet)

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9

Planting Guide

View our Lily Planting Guide to learn more.

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    Lily Bulbs - Zelmira FAQs

    What size bulbs will I receive with Zelmira Lily?

    The bulbs for Zelmira Lily measure 14 to 16 cm in circumference.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 5 reviews.

    Customer photo review of Lily Bulbs - Zelmira

    Beautiful blooming,5 stars recommended. Last week’s heat wave caused the blooms to lose their expected apricot coloration.,but still excellent.

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    Customer photo review of Lily Bulbs - Zelmira

    I received these lily bulbs in early spring. They’re now blooming beautifully and putting on a spectacular display.

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    Customer photo review of Lily Bulbs - Zelmira

    Zelmira lilies opened this week (6.20.26), planted in early March in the SF Bay Area. They are incredibly beautiful! A little shorter than I had expected (maybe 36-40?)-I an hoping they may get taller as the years go by. A bit buried behind shirley poppy buds in this photo, but it gives the sense of size.

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    Customer photo review of Lily Bulbs - Zelmira

    Bought 3 bulbs. Initially all three grew in the soil, unfortunately in the middle of growth, 1 plant died, 1 almost died then I moved it into a pot and 1 is still alive in the soil. Plant height is only 37 inches, not in accordance with the description.

    Lily Bulbs - Zelmira

    Store owner replied: Hello Jane. Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear that only one of your bulbs continued to thrive and that the plants did not reach the height you were expecting! Plant height can vary depending on growing conditions, including sunlight, soil fertility, moisture, and the length of the growing season. If a plant experiences stress during establishment or loses foliage early, it may remain shorter than its mature height. Some varieties also take a little longer to reach their full potential, especially in their first season. We are happy we were able to connect with you and provide a resolution. Thank you for your feedback, and we appreciate the opportunity to help make things right!

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