Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Lilium 'Red Highland'
Red Highland Asiatic Lily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 36–40 inches
- Width
- 12–18 inches
- Flower color
- Bright red with upward-facing petals that have a glossy sheen
- Bloom time
- Early to mid-summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Well-drained soil with regular watering; avoid waterlogging
- Fragrance
- Mild to moderately sweet fragrance
- Maintenance
- Deadhead spent flowers to promote new blooms; allow foliage to die back naturally in fall
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3–8
- Wildlife
- Bees, butterflies
About this plant
Lilium asiatic 'Red Highland' is a hybrid lily known for its deep red blooms with a subtle fragrance. The upward-facing petals are slightly recurved with a natural sheen, adding to their visual appeal. These bold blooms typically appear in early to mid-summer, from May through July, making them a prominent addition to gardens and floral arrangements.
With an upright, clump-forming growth habit, Lilium 'Red Highland' is ideal for borders, walkways, and cutting gardens. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. This lily is also deer-resistant, enhancing its suitability for various garden settings.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Drift them in uneven groups for a natural look, and interplant with perennials that fill the gap after the leaves die back.
