Big Brother Lily

Lilium 'Big Brother'

$54⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Big Brother Lily highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Lilium 'Big Brother'
Growing Zones

3 - 8
Mature Height

4 - 5 Feet
Mature Spread

12 - 16 inches
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Fast
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

After Foliage Yellows
Bloom Period

Summer

Growing Zones 3-8

Find Your Growing Zone!

Big buttery blooms, the Big Brother Lily (Lilium 'Big Brother') is a huge Oriental lily with soft yellow petals that fade to light yellow edges. Deliciously fragrant and wide-open landing pads for butterflies and Hummingbirds, these gorgeous stars have multiple blooms per flowering spike for your garden enjoyment!

Backed by lush green leaves and multiple sturdy stems, Oriental Lilies are supreme garden accents, landscape beacons and cut flower focal points! Growing tall and featuring multiple buds per stem, you'll enjoy a long-lasting display of soft glowing color!

Big Brother Lily is an easy-care Oriental Lily that is USDA growing zone hardy 3 through 8. Returning from perennial bulbs bigger and better every year! Deer and rabbit-resistant, there's little that fazes these low-maintenance ornamental plants!

Planting and Application:

Big Brother Lilies form tidy clumps of greenery only 6-8 inches wide, but form knock-out 60-inch tall blossoms! This narrow-growing clumping effect is perfect for grouping in containers or pathway gardens alike! Add straight or zigzag rows along a footpath or your front foundation planting for varied colors and butterflies! No landscape is needed for these sun-loving, space-saving blooms! Pot up in windowboxes, in porch and patio mixed planters or even balconies!

Oriental Lily's star-shaped blooms are stunning vase arrangement additions and perfume the entire room! Every cut flower garden, pollinator border, cottage garden, and front yard berm has room for these space-saving clusters of star-quality ornamentals! Perfect for gardeners of all experience levels!

Buttery Soft Yellow & Light Yellow Blooms
Huge Star-Shaped Fragrant Flowers for Butterflies
Strappy Green Leaves & Sturdy Stems
Clump-Forming Ornamental Flowering Perennial Bulbs
Perfect Bed & Border Blooms, Container Plants, Landscape Accents

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Oriental Lilies love the sun but do appreciate afternoon shade in the hottest climates. Plant in about any well-drained soil with moderate moisture and fertility. Deadhead after bloom but leave the foliage until frost so they can make food for the bulbs, then prune to the ground when they die back in late autumn.

Full Sun & Partial Shade
Well-Drained Soil
Moderate Moisture Needs
Deadhead After Bloom & Prune Back Late Autumn
Likes Mulched Beds

Big Brother Lily has soft buttery yellow blooms but immense size and impact on your landscape! Hurry and order your summer flowering Oriental Lily bulbs today at NatureHills.com for the next growing season!