
Description
Add texture and charm to your garden with ‘Stracciatella Event’, a delightful Tango Lilium known for its creamy-white petals speckled with rich maroon spots. These upfacing, medium-height blooms bring an artistic, painterly effect to borders and pots, making them a standout addition to any summer garden.
Compact, hardy, and low-maintenance, ‘Stracciatella Event’ thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for gardeners who appreciate unique detail in their floral displays.
🌿 Features (Grouped)
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Botanical name: Lilium (Tango Hybrid)
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Type: Upfacing bicolour bloom
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Colour: Cream with maroon speckling
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Height: 80–100 cm
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Bloom time: Spring to early summer (Oct–Dec)
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Fragrance: Mild or none
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Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
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Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Water needs: Moderate
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Supplied as: Dormant bulb
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Frost tolerance: No – mulch in colder zones
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End use: Garden beds, pots, borders, cut flowers
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Zones: 1, 2, 3
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Planting time: June to September
✨ Why You’ll Love It
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Speckled petals for an artistic garden effect
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Cream and maroon contrast is bold yet elegant
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Compact and container-friendly
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Blooms reliably year after year
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Adds a whimsical feel to modern or cottage gardens
❓ FAQs
Is ‘Stracciatella Event’ scented?
It is mildly fragrant, subtle enough for sensitive spaces.
Does it need support?
Usually no, but light staking may help in exposed areas.
Will it bloom in its first year?
Yes—when planted correctly, it blooms in spring to early summer.
Can it be planted in a pot?
Absolutely! Just ensure it has good drainage and space.