Northwest Blooms · Bulbs
Lilium 'Tiny Diamond'
Tiny Diamond Asiatic Lily
- Family
- Liliaceae
- Height
- 12–14 inches
- Width
- 10–12 inches
- Flower color
- Rose-red with white centers
- Bloom time
- Summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial sun
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil; avoid standing water
- Fragrance
- Light to moderate sweet fragrance
- Maintenance
- Deadhead after flowering; cut back stems when foliage dies down
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 3–9
- Wildlife
- Hummingbirds
About this plant
Lilium 'Tiny Diamond' is a compact hybrid lily known for its bright rose-colored flowers with white throats. The blooms are small and trumpet-shaped, creating an elegant, upward-facing display. Lilium 'Tiny Diamond' blooms in early to mid-summer, typically from June to July, offering vibrant color and a subtle fragrance during the height of the growing season.
This variety grows in an upright, clump-forming habit, making it perfect for smaller spaces, rock gardens, or the front of borders. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Lilium 'Tiny Diamond' is an excellent choice for adding color to perennial gardens or containers, and its compact size and bright blooms make it a wonderful addition to cut flower arrangements.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Under Trees · Containers · Cut Flower Gardens
Companion plants
Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores
Design tip
The long summer show pairs well with plants that peak earlier, keeping one area interesting for months. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.
