Did you know there are over 110 different species of the lily family? In fact, new varieties and hybrids are constantly under development. One very special mix, the OT Hybrid (also called an Orienpet), has been making quite the name for itself, and demand for this particular flora keeps climbing higher and higher.
So what exactly is an OT Hybrid Lily and what can it offer you?
An OT Hybrid is a breed created by crossing Oriental and Trumpet lily types. These hybrids were originally developed to bring a more diverse color palette to traditional Oriental lilies. Before OT Hybrids, all Oriental lilies were white or pink, but these new OTs capture the wonderfully warm reds, oranges, and yellows of Trumpet lilies, with the shape, durability, and longevity of an Oriental. These flowers maintain a delicate citrus-green scent, which is pleasantly light and not as powerful like some of their more aromatic sisters.
The "Sonata" Sun Valley Brand Sun Valley brands its OT Hybrids as "Sonata Lilies" and we've been growing these pretty things for over a decade. We've spent the last 13 years perfecting our lighting, temperature control, as well as our planting density in order to get the best bud count possible. By adjusting how many bulbs we plant per square foot of soil, we can grow our Sonatas with a healthy balance of bud size and bud count. This has given us amazing results, with noteworthy bloom sizes. Their size goes hand in hand with thick petals, saturated colors, and subsequent long vase life.
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