Perennial Of The Day

Lilium speciosum 'Rubrum'

Oriental Lily

Type Perennial

Hardy range 4A to 9A

Height 36" to 6' / 90cm to 1.60m

Spread 18" to 24" / 45cm to 60cm

Growth rate Average

Form Upright or erect

Exposure Full sun

Bloom Color Red and white

Bloom Time Summer and Fall

Environment This plant will grow in moist soil. Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy. The pH preference is an acidic to neutral (less than 6.8 to 7.2) soil.

Leaf Color Green and purple

The flowers are fragrant, showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Culture Notes This plant usually has very large (8" wide), showy (red with white margins) flowers. Red fleshy bumps appear in the center of the blossoms. There can be more than 30 flowers on a stem, which may need support. Its end of summer blossoms have a strong, bold fragrance.

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