Patricia’s Pride Tango Lilium Bulb | Cream Lily with Deep Purple Centre

Add refined drama and bold contrast to your garden with Patricia’s Pride Tango Lilium, a striking lily variety known for its creamy-white petals and rich deep purple centre. With its upfacing blooms and strong colour contrast, Patricia’s Pride creates a standout display in garden beds, borders, pots and cut flower arrangements.

Tango Liliums are loved for their distinctive colour patterns, often featuring heavily marked centres or bold contrasting tones. Lilium ‘Patricia’s Pride’ combines soft cream petals with a dramatic dark eye, giving the flowers a clean but powerful look that works beautifully in both modern and cottage-style gardens.

Growing to approximately 75cm tall, Patricia’s Pride is a great choice for smaller garden spaces, feature beds, containers and cut flower gardens. Its strong stems and compact height make it useful for floral arrangements, while its elegant colouring pairs beautifully with pink, white, burgundy, purple and mixed liliums.

Supplied as a dormant bulb, Patricia’s Pride can be planted in garden beds or large pots in a full sun to part shade position with fertile, free-draining soil.

Pre-Order Note

NOTE: This is a pre-order.

Stock is expected to be ready around the end of July, however this may push into August depending on seasonal conditions and supplier availability.

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

• Beautiful Patricia’s Pride Tango Lilium variety
• Creamy-white petals with deep purple centre
• Bold bicolour bloom
• Upfacing flowers
• Height approximately 75cm
• Mild to non-fragrant variety
• Flowers from October to December
• Excellent for garden beds, borders and pots
• Great for cut flower arrangements
• Suitable for small spaces and container displays
• Strong stems and reliable flowering
• Can naturalise and return in suitable conditions
• Supplied as a dormant bulb

Planting & Care

Plant Patricia’s Pride Lilium bulbs from June to September in a position with full sun to part shade. In warmer regions, morning sun with some afternoon protection can help protect flowers from harsh heat.

Choose fertile, free-draining soil. Liliums dislike sitting in wet, heavy soil, so improve drainage before planting if needed. A slightly acidic to neutral soil is ideal, around pH 5.5–6.5.

Plant bulbs approximately 10–15cm deep and space around 20–30cm apart. In pots, use a quality, free-draining potting mix and choose a deep container with good drainage holes.

Water well after planting, then keep the soil lightly moist during active growth. Avoid waterlogging, especially while bulbs are dormant or just beginning to shoot.

Mulch around the plants to help retain moisture, protect the root zone and reduce soil temperature fluctuations. In frost-prone areas, mulch can also help protect bulbs through colder periods.

Feed during active growth with a balanced fertiliser or bulb fertiliser to support strong stems, healthy foliage and quality blooms.

Stake plants if needed, especially in windy or exposed areas. After flowering, remove spent blooms but leave the foliage to die back naturally so the bulb can store energy for the following season.

Flowering Time

Flowering: October to December, depending on climate and planting time.

Flowering can vary slightly between regions and seasons.

Product Details

Botanical Name: Lilium Tango Hybrid
Common Name: Lilium, Lily
Variety: Patricia’s Pride
Type: Tango Hybrid Lilium
Product Type: Flowering bulb
Supplied As: Dormant bulb
Flower Colour: Cream with deep purple centre
Flower Form: Upfacing bicolour blooms
Fragrance: Mild to none
Height: Approximately 75cm
Planting Time: June to September
Flowering Time: October to December
Aspect: Full sun to part shade
Planting Depth: Approximately 10–15cm
Spacing: Approximately 20–30cm apart
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Preferred Soil pH: Around 5.5–6.5
Watering: Moderate during active growth
Frost Tolerance: Protect in cooler zones
Growing Zones: Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4
End Use: Borders, garden beds, pots, cut flowers, floral arrangements

Pet Safety Note

Liliums are highly toxic to cats if ingested or exposed to pollen. Keep bulbs, plants, flowers and pollen away from cats and other pets.

FAQ

What type of lily is Patricia’s Pride?

Patricia’s Pride is a Tango Hybrid Lilium, known for its bold contrasting flower markings and strong garden display.

What colour is Patricia’s Pride Lilium?

Patricia’s Pride produces creamy-white blooms with a rich deep purple centre.

Is Patricia’s Pride fragrant?

It is best described as mild to non-fragrant, making it suitable for gardeners who prefer lilies without a strong scent.

How tall does Patricia’s Pride grow?

Patricia’s Pride grows to approximately 75cm tall, depending on growing conditions.

When does Patricia’s Pride flower?

Patricia’s Pride flowers from October to December, depending on climate and planting time.

When should I plant Patricia’s Pride Lilium bulbs?

Plant from June to September for spring to early summer flowering.

Can Patricia’s Pride grow in pots?

Yes. Patricia’s Pride is well suited to pots and containers due to its compact height and strong flower form.

How deep should I plant Lilium bulbs?

Plant bulbs approximately 10–15cm deep in fertile, free-draining soil.

How far apart should I plant the bulbs?

Space bulbs approximately 20–30cm apart to allow strong growth and good airflow.

Does Patricia’s Pride need full sun?

It grows well in full sun to part shade. In warmer regions, some afternoon protection can be beneficial.

Will Patricia’s Pride flower in the first season?

Yes. When planted in season and grown in suitable conditions, Patricia’s Pride should flower in its first season.

Is Patricia’s Pride good for cut flowers?

Yes. Patricia’s Pride is excellent for cut flowers, with strong stems and bold bicolour blooms suitable for fresh arrangements.

Will Patricia’s Pride naturalise?

Yes. In suitable conditions, the bulbs can return and multiply over time.

Is Patricia’s Pride frost hardy?

It should be protected in cooler or frost-prone zones. Mulch can help protect bulbs through colder periods.

Are Liliums safe for cats?

No. Liliums are highly toxic to cats. Keep bulbs, plants, flowers and pollen away from cats.

What are they supplied as?

They are supplied as dormant bulbs, ready for planting during the recommended season.

Is this a pre-order?

Yes. This item is a pre-order. Stock is expected around the end of July, but may push into August depending on seasonal conditions and supplier availability.

What happens if there is a supply issue?

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.