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Key characteristics

Family: Liliaceae
Height: 36–44 inches
Width: 12–18 inches
Flower color: Dark pink, with darker color and spots near the center
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Water: Regular
Fragrance: Highly fragrant, with a strong spicy scent
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms; allow foliage to die back naturally in fall
Growing zone: USDA zones 3–8
Wildlife: Bees, butterflies

Bulbs

Lilium orientalis 'One Love'

One Love Oriental Lily

Lilium orientalis 'One Love' is an Oriental hybrid lily with large, fragrant blooms. The flowers are a rich dark pink, deepening toward the center where darker spots appear near the throat, adding depth and contrast to each petal. These dramatic blooms have a strong, spicy fragrance, making them a standout in the garden, particularly in late summer when they reach full bloom. The flowers face upward, creating an impressive display with their vibrant color and bold pattern.

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Water

Regular

Bloom time

Mid to late summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Under Trees
Containers
Cut Flower Gardens

Companion plants

Heucheras · Lady's mantle · Hellebores · Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns

Design tip

Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Plant in generous groups rather than single spots, and set them among perennials whose new growth covers the fading foliage.

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