
Description
Make a rich, dramatic statement in your garden with ‘Red Velvet’, a classic Tiger Hybrid Lily known for its deep crimson, side-facing blooms. This stunning Lilium variety delivers bold colour with elegant arching flowers that add height, movement, and long-lasting beauty to summer garden beds.
Hardy and reliable, ‘Red Velvet’ is a prolific bloomer that thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for gardeners who love vibrant impact with minimal maintenance.
🌿 Features (Grouped)
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Botanical name: Lilium (Tiger Hybrid)
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Type: Side-facing bloom
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Colour: Rich, velvety red
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Height: 100–130 cm
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Bloom time: Mid to late summer
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Fragrance: Mild to none
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Sunlight: Full sun to part shade
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile (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: Moderate – mulch in cold zones
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End use: Garden borders, cut flowers, naturalising
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Planting time: June to September
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Zones: 1, 2, 3
❤️ Why You’ll Love It
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Striking red blooms that stand out in any planting scheme
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Hardy and long-flowering
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Side-facing form adds garden depth and softness
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Ideal for cut flowers and bold border planting
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A time-tested garden performer
❓ FAQs
Is ‘Red Velvet’ fragrant?
No, it has little to no scent—great for low-fragrance gardens.
Does it bloom the first year?
Yes, typically mid to late summer after planting.
Do I need to stake it?
If grown in exposed or windy locations, staking is recommended.
Can it be grown in pots?
Due to its height, it performs best in garden beds.