When my ‘Belladonna’ (which means “beautiful lady”) Orienpet lilies start blooming in mid-July I barely get anything done because I’m too busy snapping photos of those gorgeous yellow flowers.
Unlike some of my other Orienpet lilies which can get as tall as 9+ feet, ‘Belladonna’ has stayed at a respectable 4 feet tall year after year.
The stems are sturdy and the flowers have a light, lovely fragrance.
I think one of the bulbs in my order several years ago was either an interloper or it mutated because it always sends up similarly-colored yellow flowers but with freckles (which I LOVE).
‘Belladonna’ grows from a bulb and is hardy in Zones 5-9 (although it has survived some intense winters in my yard without any protection, so if you’re in Zone 4 it’s worth the gamble).