Lilium (Oriental) ‘Metropolitan’
Lilium 'Metropolitan' is a boldly beautiful Oriental lily with hot pink buds and petals that are so dark they are almost a true red.
Lilium ‘Metropolitan’ is a boldly beautiful Oriental lily with hot pink buds and petals that are so dark they are almost a true red. They are set off by a thin white edge and the intense, sweet and spicy fragrance you expect from this hybrid group that also includes ‘Stargazer’ and ‘Casa Blanca’. Blooms in August.
Common Name: Oriental Lily
Family: Liliaceae (The Lily Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Bloom Time: Summer
Foliage Colour: Green
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: Yes
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan, Garden Origin
