
Description
Bring bold contrast and sunshine to your garden with ‘Pieton’, a vivid Tango Lilium bulb featuring bright yellow upfacing petals splashed with deep burgundy at the centre. This high-impact bloom is a real eye-catcher, offering a dramatic look perfect for front borders, container plantings, and floral arrangements.
Easy to grow and quick to impress, ‘Pieton’ performs reliably in full sun to part shade and blooms generously through spring and early summer. It’s a favourite for those wanting standout colour with minimal fuss.
🌿 Features (Grouped)
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Botanical name: Lilium (Tango Hybrid)
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Type: Upfacing bicolour bloom
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Colour: Bright yellow with burgundy 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: 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 cooler climates
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End use: Garden beds, borders, pots, cut flowers
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Zones: 1, 2, 3, 4
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Planting time: June to September
🌞 Why You’ll Love It
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Electric colour contrast of yellow and burgundy
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Upfacing blooms provide great visibility in garden design
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Excellent for cutting and long-lasting indoors
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Compact size makes it ideal for containers
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Hardy, reliable and visually striking
❓ FAQs
Does ‘Pieton’ have a scent?
It’s a mild or non-fragrant variety—perfect for fragrance-sensitive areas.
Will it bloom in the first year?
Yes—expect a vibrant show in spring to early summer.
Can it be grown in pots?
Yes, it’s very well suited to container gardening.
Will it multiply over time?
Yes, with proper care, these bulbs will naturalise and return annually.