Lilium 'Scheherazade'Scheherazade Orienpet Lily
DESCRIPTION
Lilium 'Scheherazade' is an Oriental Trumpet hybrid lily that enchants with its dramatic, pendant-shaped blooms appearing in mid-to-late summer. The flowers feature recurved petals of deep crimson, edged with golden yellow, accented by darker spotting and contrasting golden throats. These fragrant blooms hang in clusters, creating a rich, layered effect that enhances garden displays and floral arrangements.
Developed by hybridizer Leslie Woodriff, 'Scheherazade' showcases the best of its Oriental and Trumpet lily heritage, combining lush fragrance with robust growth and a long flowering season. Its exotic appearance and dependable performance make it a standout choice for gardeners and lily enthusiasts alike.
DESCRIPTION
Lilium 'Scheherazade' is an Oriental Trumpet hybrid lily that enchants with its dramatic, pendant-shaped blooms appearing in mid-to-late summer. The flowers feature recurved petals of deep crimson, edged with golden yellow, accented by darker spotting and contrasting golden throats. These fragrant blooms hang in clusters, creating a rich, layered effect that enhances garden displays and floral arrangements.
Developed by hybridizer Leslie Woodriff, 'Scheherazade' showcases the best of its Oriental and Trumpet lily heritage, combining lush fragrance with robust growth and a long flowering season. Its exotic appearance and dependable performance make it a standout choice for gardeners and lily enthusiasts alike.
DESCRIPTION
Lilium 'Scheherazade' is an Oriental Trumpet hybrid lily that enchants with its dramatic, pendant-shaped blooms appearing in mid-to-late summer. The flowers feature recurved petals of deep crimson, edged with golden yellow, accented by darker spotting and contrasting golden throats. These fragrant blooms hang in clusters, creating a rich, layered effect that enhances garden displays and floral arrangements.
Developed by hybridizer Leslie Woodriff, 'Scheherazade' showcases the best of its Oriental and Trumpet lily heritage, combining lush fragrance with robust growth and a long flowering season. Its exotic appearance and dependable performance make it a standout choice for gardeners and lily enthusiasts alike.
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Family: Liliaceae
Height: 3 to 4 feet
Width: 1 to 2 feet
Foliage color: Dark green
Flower color: Deep red with yellow edges and a darker center
Bloom time: Summer
Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water requirements: Medium
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers and dead foliage
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
