Lilium (x) longiflorum 'Forehand' Butterfly Angel® - Easter Lily
Lilium (x) longiflorum 'Forehand' Butterfly Angel® - Easter Lily
Lilium (x) longiflorum 'Forehand' Butterfly Angel®
Easter Lily, Trumpet Lily
Can't complain, delivery was brilliant. They're growing well. Can't wait to see them in flower.
Eric, 06/05/2026
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Description
The Lilium 'Forehand' 'Butterfly Angel' is a hybrid variety of Asian lily and Lilium longiflorum characterized by large double flowers in a vibrant orange. The plant, of beautiful stature, blooms in summer on a long, sturdy stem that will bear several upward-facing flowers. It is a remarkable cut flower, more long-lasting than classic Asian lilies, and its color does not fade in the sun.
The 'Forehand' Lily is a Dutch horticultural creation dating back to 2023. It is a bulbous plant with deciduous vegetation from the lily family. It belongs to a group of hybrids derived from Asian species such as Lilium longiflorum and L. formosanum, both slightly frost-sensitive. These prized varieties in floristry are known to be somewhat susceptible to viruses and severe frosts. At full bloom, 'Forehand' can reach up to 1.50 m in height, and its vegetation will spread over time, with bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative multiplication. Each floral stem bears 5 to 7 orange flowers measuring approximately 15 cm in diameter, facing upwards. They feature 6 large petals surrounding a cluster of small petals. At the heart of each flower are orange stamens with mahogany anthers, without pollen. The long, glossy, dark green leaves are narrow and lanceolate, with parallel veins running through them. The vegetation dries up in autumn, while the bulb goes into dormancy. The bulbs are reserve organs with fleshy, overlapping scales.
Hybrid longiflorum lilies like 'Butterfly Angel' bloom after 10 or 11 weeks of cultivation; they can be "forced" by planting them early in the season in a veranda or a warm room. The soil should remain moist throughout the growth and flowering period. In the garden, you can associate 'Forehand' with non-invasive perennial plants such as delphiniums or small bushes like bushy potentillas in matching colours, or even with border roses like ' Amber Sun' or 'Mother's Day Orange'. Winter protection in the form of a thick mulch is not unnecessary in very cold regions. Lilies appreciate being shaded at the base, and these will help prevent the stems from bending in the wind.
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Lilium
(x) longiflorum
'Forehand' Butterfly Angel®
Liliaceae
Easter Lily, Trumpet Lily
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Lilium 'Forehand' prefers soils that are moist and rich in humus, it does not appreciate very dry, poor, or poorly drained and very clayey soils. It is a variety that can tolerate brief frosts of around -12/-15°C. You will plant it in the sun, in spring or early autumn, burying the bulbs 15 cm deep (about two to three times the size of the bulb) in a pocket of soil mixed with leaf compost. Surround them with a pocket of sand to prevent rot and attacks from slugs, while allowing them to grow more easily. Mark the planting location, as the vegetation only starts in April.
Growing in a deep pot allows the plant to overwinter in an unheated, cool, but frost-free location. This method also allows for "forcing" the bulb, meaning advancing the resumption of vegetation and the flowering period. To do this, the pot will be stored in a very bright and slightly heated room before the beginning of spring.
When the stems reach 30 cm high, discreetly stake them. If red insects appear, treat them without delay, as they are lily beetles whose larvae can devour all the leaves. The most effective method is to catch them by hand, but be careful, they drop as soon as they are touched, so place a box underneath. After flowering, it is useful 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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