Lilium ‘Orange’ — Hardy Bulb, Bee-Friendly, 13cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lilium ‘Orange’ — Hardy Bulb, Bee-Friendly, 13cm Pot (Set of 3 or 6)
Lilium ‘Orange’ — a reliable hardy bulb with large upward-facing trumpet flowers and flowering june to july. A reliable nectar source for bees and pollinators. Supplied as a set of 3 or 6 well-rooted plants in 13cm pots, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.
At a glance
- Type: Hardy Bulb
- Mature size: 60–90cm × 30cm
- Flowering: June to July
- Position: Full Sun (head in sun, feet in shade)
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies
- Supplied as: Set of 3 or 6 plants in 13cm pots
The detail
Lilium ‘Orange’ is upright unbranched stems with whorled leaves, settles happily into borders, large containers, cut flowers, exotic-style plantings.
Why ours
Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.
How to grow
| Botanical name | Lilium asiatica 'Orange' |
| Mature size | 60–90cm × 30cm |
| Growth habit | Upright unbranched stems with whorled leaves |
| Position | Full Sun (head in sun, feet in shade) |
| Soil | Well-drained, fertile, neutral to slightly acidic |
| Watering | Regular during growth; reduce after flowering |
| Flowering | June to July |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Attracts | Bees, butterflies |
| Best for | Borders, large containers, cut flowers, exotic-style plantings |
Frequently asked
Will it come back next year?
Yes — the bulb is perennial and will return each spring, naturalising and increasing over time.
When does it flower?
Expect flowers from june to july.
Is it really bee-friendly?
Yes — Lilium ‘Orange’ is a known nectar source visited by bees, butterflies and other pollinators throughout its flowering season.
Will it cope with a shady spot?
Yes — Lilium ‘Orange’ prefers full sun (head in sun, feet in shade), which makes it a good choice for less sunny parts of the garden.
What size pot does it arrive in?
Sets are supplied as 3 or 6 individual plants in 13cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out.