Lilium speciosum var. rubrum

Also Known As

Red Japanese Show Lily

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

6a-9b

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Lilium speciosum var. rubrum plant details

Lilium speciosum var. rubrum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium speciosum var. rubrum

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium speciosum var. rubrum

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The flowers of this species have elegant recurved petals that are deep carmine red, spotted with darker crimson spots and edged with white. They are exquisitely scented and can reach 6' tall. They bloom in late summer and early fall making this species the latest flowering of all lilies. Best in moist, acid soil in part shade to part sun. From Japan and an ancestor of the oriental hybrids.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blooms: summer-early fall, purple stems, dark carmine flowers, white edges, up to 12 fragrant turk's cap shaped flowers. Zone 6-9. 5', China, Japan, Taiwan. Part sun, moist, well drained