• Oriental
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–9
  • Pink
  • Single

Tom Pouce

Perennial oriental lily in pink and yellow, blooming in late summer and fall. Star-shaped Oriental flowers with baby pink petals and soft yellow star markings. USDA zones 4–9.

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A Tom Pouce lily flower up close on the plant
A Tom Pouce lily flower up close on the plant

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Tom Pouce lily plants in bloom in a garden
Tom Pouce lily plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Oriental Single
Colors
  • Pink
  • Yellow
Blend
Blooms
Late summer, Fall (estimated)
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3–3½ ft (90–100 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–9 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Lilium hybrid

In the garden

  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Oriental lily profiled by Heritage Perennials, which notes it is no longer in their lineup.

Sources

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All photos

  • A Tom Pouce lily flower up close on the plant
    A Tom Pouce lily flower up close on the plant
  • Tom Pouce lily plants in bloom in a garden
    Tom Pouce lily plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Tom Pouce hardy in my zone?

Tom Pouce 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 Tom Pouce need full sun?

Tom Pouce grows in full sun or part shade.

When does Tom Pouce bloom?

Tom Pouce blooms in late summer and fall.

Is Tom Pouce good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Tom Pouce as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

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A Roselily Aisha lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Aisha Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. OrientalMidsummerMedium height
A Roselily Anouska lily flower up close on the plant Roselily Anouska Pollen-free double Oriental lily from the Roselily series, 28 to 39 inches tall. OrientalMidsummerMedium height

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