Photo of Lilium speciosum var. rubrum flower by Karl Gercens III

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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.
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

Gardening facts about Lilium speciosum var. rubrum plant

How to Grow Lilium speciosum var. rubrum

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

6a-8b

Size

Height: 3'-6'

Width: 8"

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture
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aka Humboldt's Lily

Plant Type

Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 36"-72'

Width: 8"-16"

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Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber, Aquatic

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-9'

Width: 2'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Bolander's Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

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Size

Height: 24"-48"

Width: 12"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - drought tolerant
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aka Dwarf Formosa Lily

Plant Type

Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

Zones

5a-9a

Size

Height: 12"-24"

Width: 6"-12"

  • sun - dappled shade
  • even moisture - regular
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