
Description
Make a lasting impression in your summer garden with ‘Tribal Kiss’, a bold Tango Lilium variety showcasing creamy-white petals marked with a deep maroon splash at the heart. The upfacing blooms bring eye-level drama to borders, pots, and garden edges—perfect for creating structured, high-impact floral displays.
‘Tribal Kiss’ is reliable, easy to grow, and thrives in full sun to light shade. Its colour contrast and symmetrical flower form make it a standout for both cut flower use and in-ground design.
🌿 Features (Grouped)
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Botanical name: Lilium (Tango Hybrid)
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Type: Upfacing bicolour bloom
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Colour: Creamy-white with maroon centre
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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
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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 climates
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End use: Beds, borders, pots, cut flower arrangements
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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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Rich maroon centre on creamy-white petals
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Upfacing blooms for striking vertical colour
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Low maintenance and rewarding
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Compact and ideal for container gardens
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Excellent for modern and cottage-style planting
❓ FAQs
Is ‘Tribal Kiss’ fragrant?
It is mildly fragrant—pleasant and not overpowering.
Can I grow it in containers?
Yes! It performs beautifully in well-drained pots with sunlight.
Will it bloom in the first season?
Yes—expect flowers in late spring or early summer.
Does it rebloom?
The bulb blooms once per season, but naturalises to return annually.