Lilium 'Montezuma'

Also Known As

Montezuma Oriental Lily

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-4'
W: 4"-8"

planting zones

3a-8b

Lilium 'Montezuma' plant details

Lilium 'Montezuma' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lilium 'Montezuma'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: liliaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 8 IN - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer
Uses: big flowers, fragrant, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lilium 'Montezuma'

USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Montezuma' is ravishing with dark raspberry red flowers with ruby red spots and thin lavender edges on stems to four feet. The lavender edge is visible on the richly coloured buds giving an interesting and unusual "striped" effect. Perhaps the boldest, richest colour yet seen in the oriental hybrids, 'Montezuma' is claimed as a breakthrough in breeding and a harbinger of other good things to come! Oriental lilies bloom in August with bold colours and a sweet and spicy intoxicating fragrance.