‘Red Velvet’ – Tiger Hybrid Lily (Lilium Hybrid) Bulb – Bold Red Blooms

Make a rich, dramatic statement in your garden with ‘Red Velvet’, a classic Tiger Hybrid Lily known for its deep crimson, side-facing blooms. This stunning Lilium variety delivers bold colour with elegant arching flowers that add height, movement, and long-lasting beauty to summer garden beds.

Hardy and reliable, ‘Red Velvet’ is a prolific bloomer that thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for gardeners who love vibrant impact with minimal maintenance.

Stock Note

Update 14/07/2026: This item is now ready.

This product was originally listed as a pre-order, but stock is now available and ready to dispatch.

Please note that if your order contains any other pre-order items, your full order will be held and sent together once all items are ready.

Image shown is an example picture only. Flower colour, size and form may vary slightly depending on growing conditions and seasonal availability.

If there are any supply issues, we will contact you regarding substitution options.

Any items you do not wish to have substituted will be refunded.

🌿 Features (Grouped)

• Botanical name: Lilium (Tiger Hybrid)

• Type: Side-facing bloom

• Colour: Rich, velvety red

• Height: 100–130 cm

• Bloom time: Mid to late summer

• Fragrance: Mild to none

• Sunlight: Full sun to part shade

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile (pH 5.5–6.5)

• Water needs: Moderate

• Supplied as: Dormant bulb

• Frost tolerance: Moderate – mulch in cold zones

• End use: Garden borders, cut flowers, naturalising

• Planting time: June to September

• Zones: 1, 2, 3

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• Striking red blooms that stand out in any planting scheme

• Hardy and long-flowering

• Side-facing form adds garden depth and softness

• Ideal for cut flowers and bold border planting

• A time-tested garden performer

❓ FAQs

Is ‘Red Velvet’ fragrant?
No, it has little to no scent—great for low-fragrance gardens.

Does it bloom the first year?
Yes, typically mid to late summer after planting.

Do I need to stake it?
If grown in exposed or windy locations, staking is recommended.

Can it be grown in pots?
Due to its height, it performs best in garden beds.

Stock Note

Update 14/07/2026: This item is now ready.

This product was originally listed as a pre-order, but stock is now available and ready to dispatch.

Please note that if your order contains any other pre-order items, your full order will be held and sent together once all items are ready.

Image shown is an example picture only. Flower colour, size and form may vary slightly depending on growing conditions and seasonal availability.

If there are any supply issues, we will contact you regarding substitution options.

Any items you do not wish to have substituted will be refunded.