
Description
‘Eyeliner’ LA Hybrid Lilium is a striking variety from the cut-flower range, known for its pure white petals delicately edged with burgundy and accented with fine burgundy speckles and a green throat. The unique detailing makes this lily an absolute standout both in the garden and in floral arrangements.
With strong stems and upright, upfacing blooms, ‘Eyeliner’ thrives in full sun to part shade and is ideal for garden beds, borders, and containers. Elegant, hardy, and easy to grow, it offers lasting beauty in the landscape or vase.
🌿 Features (Grouped)
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Botanical name: Lilium (Longiflorum-Asiatic Hybrid)
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Type: LA Hybrid
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Colour: White petals with burgundy edge & spots, green centre
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Height: 70 cm
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Bloom time: Spring to early summer (Oct–Dec)
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Fragrance: Light
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Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
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Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic (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 cooler areas
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Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4
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Planting time: June to September
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End use: Borders, garden beds, containers, cut flowers
💐 Why You’ll Love It
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Elegant burgundy-edged white petals with green centres
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Unique cut-flower variety with strong visual appeal
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Upright blooms perfect for garden structure and floral design
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Easy to grow and suitable for pots or in-ground planting
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A reliable summer favourite with long-lasting flowers
❓ FAQs
Is ‘Eyeliner’ scented?
It has a soft, light fragrance—perfect for indoor bouquets.
Can it be grown in pots?
Yes! Ensure it’s a large, well-drained container in a sunny spot.
Does it bloom the first season?
Yes, it flowers reliably within the first growing cycle.
Will it multiply over time?
Yes, bulbs naturalise and can form beautiful clumps over seasons.