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Key characteristics

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

Bulbs

Lilium 'Red Highland'

Red Highland Asiatic Lily

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.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Well-drained soil with regular watering; avoid waterlogging

Bloom time

Early to mid-summer

Find this plant

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.

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