Chinese Trumpet Lily Mix

Chinese trumpet lilies are relatively easy to grow from seed. They bloom the third year after sowing. The plants grow to 4-6' tall with huge, fragrant flowers in shades of pink, purple, white, yellow, gold, and orange.

Chinese trumpet lilies prefer rich, well-drained soil. They grow well in large containers, which can be overwintered in a garage. This is the best way to grow them in areas with poor soil or gopher problems. I use 7-gallon nursery pots.

This is a mixture of hand-crossed seeds from the following parents: Beijing Moon, Christian, Da Capo, Ice Follies, Golden Splendor, Orange Planet, Rising Moon, Shell Seeker, Summer Palace, and William.

Hardiness Zones: 4-8

Height: 4-6'

Spacing: 12"

Light: Full sun to part shade

Sowing Chinese Trumpet Lily Seeds

Start Chinese trumpet lily seeds indoors 10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow 1/4" deep. Germination begins in about 4 weeks.

Home-grown seeds.