Lilium African Queen - Lily
Lilium African Queen - Lily
Lilium African Queen - Lily
Lilium African Queen - Lily
Lilium African Queen - Lily
Lilium African Queen - Lily
Lilium x regale African Queen
Hybrid Lily
Very pretty color! Even better when planted at a higher level to better enjoy the flower, as this lily isn't very tall (which means it doesn't need staking).
Mélanie, 09/08/2025
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Description
African Queen trumpet lily is a robust variety with beautiful trumpet-shaped flowers in summer. The orange gradient ranges from dark yellow to apricot. Not only are they beautiful, but they also emit an intoxicating and heady fragrance. Easy to grow, reliable, and faithfully blooming like its parent, this lily, it is perfect in borders or even in large rock gardens. Great for cut flowers.
'African Queen' is a deciduous bulbous plant forming a narrow and upright clump from spring onwards. It belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is a hybrid obtained by cross-breeding the Royal Lily, native to Western China. This plant will reach a height of 120 cm (47in) when in bloom, and the clump will spread indefinitely over time, with the bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative multiplication. In June-July, clusters of orange to copper-coloured trumpets with a sumptuous fragrance appear. The stems are very sturdy, almost unbreakable. The lanceolate dark green leaves are glossy. This species forms roots on the underground part of the stems and produces numerous aerial bulblets in the axils of the leaves.
This Lily prefers humus-rich soil and does not like chalky, poorly drained, and heavy soil. You can plant it with perennial plants as it prefers to have its feet in the shade. The perennials will help prevent the stems from bending in the wind. This lily is ideal for borders and, of course, for bouquets.
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Botanical data
Lilium
x regale
African Queen
Liliaceae
Hybrid Lily
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The 'African Queen' lily does not like limestone or poorly drained and heavy soils. Plant the bulbs in full sun, preferably in spring, 15 cm (6in) deep in a pocket of soil mixed with leaf compost. Surround them with a layer of sand that will prevent rot and attacks from slugs, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as vegetation only starts in April. Stake the stems when they reach 30 cm (12in) high. If red lily beetles appear, treat them immediately, as their larvae can devour all the leaves. The most effective method is to catch them manually, but be careful as they drop when touched. After flowering, it is a good idea to cut the faded flowers halfway to keep the bed beautiful during the summer.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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