Lilium Orfeo® - Lily

The Orfeo Lily displays a dramatic colouring: a deep dark red leaning towards purple, enhanced by the satiny texture of the flowers. Its tall yet sturdy stems bear several floral buds that bloom between July and August. Easy to grow, faithfully reblooming over the years, this very beautiful lily only lacks fragrance. It is a very beautiful bulbous plant for borders, also stunning in pots and perfect for cut flowers.

The Lilium genus has given its name to the lily family. Horticultural lilies are classified into several major categories based on their botanical characteristics and the cross-breeding they originate from. The Lilium 'Orfeo' belongs to the TA hybrids (Trumpet x Asiatic), robust and colourful, non-fragrant, with flowers erecting upwards.

The Orfeo Lily is a deciduous bulbous plant whose vegetation emerges in spring and disappears in winter. This cultivar has a narrow and very vertical habit, reaching 1m to 1.20m in height when flowering under the right growing conditions. The clump will spread indefinitely over time, with bulbs producing bulblets through vegetative propagation. This variety blooms between July and August, depending on the climate. Five to nine flowers bloom along the stems, each measuring up to 15cm in diameter. The stamens are covered in a very dark pollen, complementing the harmony of colours. The stems are very sturdy, covered in alternate, narrow, shiny medium green leaves. Asiatic hybrids are the hardiest and easiest lilies to grow, known for their wide range of colours and abundant, albeit non-fragrant, flowering.

To create a border resembling a large bouquet with the Hybrid Lily 'Orfeo', opt for plants with generous, colourful blooms that will enhance its large red flowers. Pair it with Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’, with deep velvety red flowers, Echinacea purpurea ‘Magnus’ with large purple-pink flowers. Add a touch of light and fragrance with Paniculate Phlox ‘David’. The Agastache ‘Blue Fortune’, with its upright lavender spikes, will perfectly complement the colour harmony. Together, these plants create a colourful and abundant display, resembling a living bouquet throughout the summer.