Species Lilium, Rubrum Lily, Red Japanese Show Lily

Liliumspeciosum var. rubrum

Family
Liliaceae (lil-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lilium (LIL-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
By dividing the bulb's scales
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Patent Information
Division
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bulbs
Perennials
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Stamford, Connecticut

Gainesville, Florida

Hebron, Kentucky

Sadieville, Kentucky

Durham, Maine

Springfield, Massachusetts

Mason, Michigan

Florence, Mississippi

Auburn, New Hampshire

Hudson, New Hampshire

Southold, New York

Elizabeth City, North Carolina

Glouster, Ohio

Portland, Oregon

Chesapeake, Virginia

Seattle, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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C
Parkesburg, PA | February 2009 | positive

I had the same experience as mentioned above. I had planted several of these bulbs and most of them came up as this species. A few flower...Read More

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Liverpool, NY | September 2007 | positive

my fiance just recently bought this lily for me and i absoloutly love it, its so beautiful. I did however hear that this flower is under ...Read More

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Springfield, MA (Zone 6a) | October 2004 | positive

my rubrum planted in late spring 2003, blossomed in september. in 2004, the 2nd year, it surprised me by sending up a second stalk and ...Read More

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Chesapeake, VA | September 2004 | positive

This plant has done very well for me in my area zone 7b,,,Mike

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Baa
| August 2002 | neutral

A variety of a species lily from China, Japan and Taiwan.

Has broad, lance shaped, mid to deep green leaves with short sta...Read More

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