- Oriental
- Perennial
- Zones 4–9 (estimated)
- Pink
- Single
Sorbonne
Perennial oriental lily in pink and white, blooming in late summer. Wide-petalled Oriental flowers in rose pink with crisp white margins. USDA zones 4–9.
Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.
At a glance
- Flower form
- Oriental Single
- Colors
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- Pink
- White
- Blooms
- Late summer
- Vase life
- Not grown for cutting
- Height
- 3 ft (91 cm)
- Sunlight
- Full sun (estimated)
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 4–9 (estimated) Perennial
- Planted as
- Bulb
- Botanical name
- Lilium hybrid
In the garden
- Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)
Origin
Oriental lily that The Lily Garden reports as a recent winner of its Popularity Poll.
Sources
Where to buy
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Questions
Is Sorbonne hardy in my zone?
Sorbonne survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.
Does Sorbonne need full sun?
Sorbonne grows in full sun.
When does Sorbonne bloom?
Sorbonne blooms in late summer.
Is Sorbonne good for cutting?
Our sources don't list Sorbonne as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.
