Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Red Velvet’
Rich, dark red flowers of Lilium ‘Red Velvet’ are slightly downward facing with elegant recurved petals.
The rich, dark red flowers of Lilium ‘Red Velvet’ are downward facing with recurved petals giving this cultivar a touch of the elegant quality of species lilies such as martagons. This lily is a triploid, making it tough as nails, and hummingbirds adore it. Asiatic lilies are unscented and grace garden beds or pots with bright, diverse colours in June. Plant in groups of 3 to 5 for best effect.
Common Name: Asiatic Lily - [Summer B&B Pre-Order]
Family: Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Part Sun, Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: Black
Bloom Time: Early Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant: No
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Sun with moist, shaded roots.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan, Southeast Asia
