Oriental Lily 'Tom Pouce'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pale Pink
Pink
Bright Yellow
Sun Exposure
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Class
Bowl
Flat
Bloom Time
(b) Out-facing
Bloom Color
Spotted
Papillae
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
Patent Information
Division
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bulbs
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
7 - Oriental hybrids
Awards (if applicable)
3" to 6" (76 mm to 150 mm)
6" to 12" (151 mm to 300 mm)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are fragrant
Disease Resistance
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Kenai, Alaska

Capitola, California

Corte Madera, California

Mountain View, California

Jacksonville, Florida

Lula, Georgia

Des Plaines, Illinois

Hampton, Illinois

Inwood, Iowa

Waverly, Iowa

South China, Maine

Lowell, Massachusetts

Springfield, Massachusetts

Bay City, Michigan

Bellaire, Michigan

Saint Paul, Minnesota

Maryville, Missouri

Buffalo, New York

Raleigh, North Carolina

Belfield, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

Hamilton, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Norristown, Pennsylvania

North Augusta, South Carolina

Lexington, Virginia

Portsmouth, Virginia

Davenport, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Madison, Wisconsin

Neshkoro, Wisconsin

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

5
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0
neutral
1
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Davenport, WA (Zone 6a) | November 2013 | positive

Absolutely stunning display but the most notable characteristic of this Lily for me is the fact that, if brought inside, it fills the ent...Read More

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Corte Madera, CA | July 2005 | positive

This cultivar is doing VERY WELL in my zone! Spectacular large (10" across), fragrant blooms. I had no idea they grow this big. Not co...Read More

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Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2005 | positive

I love this lily. It's got big, fragrant blooms and they last a long time in the garden or in a vase.

H
Buffalo, NY (Zone 6a) | February 2005 | positive

Tom Pouce performs very well for me here in zone 6. This beauty always draws compliments with a mid to late summer display. The blooms l...Read More

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Medicine Hat, AB (Zone 3a) | August 2004 | negative

I grew 5 of these this year in Southern Alberta. I disliked their huge floppy stamens that break open before the blossom is barely open....Read More

J
Madison, WI | August 2004 | positive

This is a spectacular and fragrant late-blooming lily. We have about 10 lily varieties planted, and it is already my wife's favorite.

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