
Description
‘Honesty’ LA Hybrid Lilium features striking vibrant orange, upfacing blooms that instantly energise garden beds, borders, and containers. With clean form and bold colour, it’s a favourite for floral displays and garden impact alike. Its strong stems and reliable flowering make it perfect for cut flower use or mass plantings.
This hardy variety performs best in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, blooming early in the season and providing long-lasting summer colour.
🌿 Features
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Botanical name: Lilium (Longiflorum-Asiatic Hybrid)
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Type: LA Hybrid
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Colour: Vibrant orange
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Height: Approximately 90–110 cm
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Bloom time: Spring to early summer (October–December)
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Fragrance: Mild
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Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
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Soil: Well-drained, 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 zones
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Zones: 1, 2, 3
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Planting time: June to September
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End use: Garden beds, floral arrangements, containers
🌸 Why You’ll Love It
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Striking orange blooms offer garden brightness
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Perfect for sunny borders, mixed beds, and cutting
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Strong, upright stems ideal for arrangements
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Easy to grow and suitable for beginner gardeners
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Early-flowering and long-lasting summer colour
❓ FAQs
Is ‘Honesty’ fragrant?
Yes, it has a mild, pleasant scent.
Can it be grown in containers?
Absolutely. Use a large, well-drained pot in a sunny position.
Will it flower in the first season?
Yes, with proper planting, it will bloom in spring to early summer.
Does it naturalise well?
Yes, it multiplies over time with minimal care.