Oriental-Trumpet Lily, OT Hybrid, Orienpet Lily 'Scheherazade'

Lilium

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
9-12 in. (22-30 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)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
Sun Exposure
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Class
Recurved
Bloom Time
(b) Out-facing
(c) Down-facing
Bloom Color
Spotted
Brushmarks
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Propagation Methods
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing the bulb's scales
Patent Information
Division
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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
8 - Other hybrids
Awards (if applicable)
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 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:

Anchorage, Alaska

Clifton, Colorado

Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Chadwick, Illinois

Divernon, Illinois

Niles, Illinois

Rockford, Illinois

Inwood, Iowa

Ewing, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

South China, Maine

Haydenville, Massachusetts

Bay City, Michigan

Lincoln, Nebraska

Churchville, New York

Southold, New York

Camp Hill, Pennsylvania

Malvern, Pennsylvania

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Upper Darby, Pennsylvania

Kalama, Washington

La Center, Washington

Whitehall, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

6
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 6b) | January 2016 | positive

Scheherazade is one of the best growing and blooming lilys in my garden in Austria. I dont want to miss this beauty

R
Churchville, NY | February 2012 | positive

This lily grows to at least 6 ft tall with multiple stems after a couple of seasons, yet does not need staking. The blooms are large and ...Read More

P
Malvern, PA (Zone 6b) | July 2009 | positive

We had two of these lilies when we bought our house, we now have twenty four of them. Not very fragrant but have abundant flowers and are...Read More

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Divernon, IL (Zone 5b) | November 2008 | positive

One of the tallest and robust lilies I have.

B
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Scheherazade - extremely tall and floriferous, this lily has perennialized in our garden for years! approximately 10' tall!
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Atlanta, GA (Zone 7b) | July 2005 | positive

Atlanta - does very well here - blooms after Stargazer and before Casa Blanca so it is a very nice lily to fill in the progression...

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La Center, WA | October 2003 | positive

Scheherazade should be in every garden! It is very hardy, very beautiful, and gets bigger every year. I could'nt be more pleased with thi...Read More

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