Rubrum Lily (Lilium speciosum var. rubrum): Japanese Show Lily

Lilium speciosum var. rubrum, the Rubrum Lily or Red Japanese Show Lily, is a species lily with strongly recurved, deep crimson-red petals spotted with darker red. A Liliaceae family member, it grows 3 to 5 feet tall and blooms in late summer to early fall.

Highly fragrant, it prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil in partial shade. One of the latest blooming lilies, extending the lily season. A classic for woodland gardens and cut flowers.

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