
Lily - Red Velvet
Lilium 'Red Velvet'
PL# 2186Quantity
About This Plant
Lilium 'Red Velvet' is a classic Asiatic hybrid featuring deep velvety red blooms with a black-red sheen. The flowers are downward-facing, forming a pyramid-like arrangement on tall, sturdy stems. This variety is indestructible, returning each year with an increasing number of blossoms, making it a reliable choice for gardens and floral displays. Blooming in early to midsummer, 'Red Velvet' grows 3 to 5 feet tall and thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 8, it is highly attractive to hummingbirds and resistant to common lily diseases.
Plant Details
Plant growth info & colors are estimates gathered from garden trials around the world. Your garden’s sun, soil, nutrition, heat, weather, etc. may give different results. We try our best to store the most accurate info. If you have any corrections, please don’t hesitate to reach out to help us improve our data for gardeners around the world.
Our Tips & Recommendations
Watering
Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish a strong root system. Once established, adjust watering based on your local conditions.
Soil & Planting
Plant in well-drained soil amended with compost. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and plant at the same depth it was growing in the nursery container.
Great Companions
Group plants with similar sun and water needs together for a thriving garden. Check the Plant Details above for this variety’s specific requirements.
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