Lilium Tigeredition

'Tigeredition' Trumpet Lily is a large, vigorous, and floriferous variety with magnificent trumpet-shaped flowers, larger than those of other lilies in its category, in the heart of summer. The satin pink petals are finely spotted with red, marked on their midline with the same colour. Not only are the trumpets beautiful, but they are also delightfully fragrant. Easy to grow, reliable, and faithfully blooming, this lily is perfect in borders or even in large rock gardens and fabulous for cut flowers.

The 'Tigeredition' variety is a deciduous bulbous plant with narrow and very upright foliage from spring onwards. It belongs to the Liliaceae family. It is a hybrid obtained by cross-breeding Royal Lily, native to western China. This plant will reach 1.20 m (4ft) high when in bloom, and the clump will spread without any theoretical limit over time, as the bulbs produce bulblets through vegetative multiplication. In July-August, umbels of trumpets sometimes 18 cm (7in) wide appear, silky light pink with red spots and a dark red midline, with a delightful fragrance and slightly ruffled petals. The stems are very sturdy, almost unbreakable. The dark green, shiny leaves are lanceolate. This lily quickly forms numerous bulbs.

This lily thrives in humus-rich soil and does not like chalky, poorly drained, or heavy soils. You can grow it with perennial plants as they prefer to have their feet in the shade. These plants will help prevent the stems from bending in the wind. You could plant a few bulbs in pots near entrances and walkways; their fragrance and beauty will delight all your senses. Lilies are ideal for borders and, of course, for bouquets.