Tiger Lilies
Tiger lilies are invaluable border plants, long lasting and of easy culture. Their imposing spikes of richly coloured flowers are exceedingly effective.
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Corsage
L3262
A dozen or more delicate, soft-pink and cream blooms embellish the stems of Tiger lily ‘Corsage’ in late summer. The charming, petite open-faced flowers feature deep-maroon flecks on the petals and lime-green stamens and anthers.
Tiger lilies make fabulous, long-lasting cut flowers - add them to summer bouquets and arrangements for an exotic look.
This pastel-hued beauty is invaluable in the border and perfect for uplifting pot displays.
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Lancifolium
L3237
Lily lancifolium ‘Splendens’, otherwise known as a Tiger lily, displays deep amber orange blooms flecked with glossy black, like a Tiger’s coat. Gracefully nodding on wiry stems of up to 120cm, the recurved petals are swept backwards, creating interesting silhouettes amongst your borders.
Despite its exotic, delicate appearance, ‘Splendens’ is remarkably robust, dependable, and hardy. Flowering between July and August, these prolific producers can yield up to 25 blooms per bulb once established, naturalising readily to form generous swathes. Tiger lilies also make wonderful, long-lasting cut flowers, lending a unique form and colour to your arrangements.
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Pink Flight
L3240
A profusion of perfumed, deep-rose blooms top the tall stems of Tiger lily ‘Pink Flight’ during July and August.
This charming lily makes a wonderful cut flower, adding elegant drama to seasonal arrangements and bouquets. The flowers are long-lasting in the vase, just as they are in garden borders.
Grow as part of your perennial planting scheme in beds, or in large feature containers for an arresting sight through late summer.
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Red Velvet
L3230
Downward-facing blooms of deep-red swing from the tall, dark stems of Tiger lily ‘Red Velvet’ during July and August.
The scarlet-velvet petals of this handsome lily are gently recurved, with a smattering of almost-black speckles on their surfaces. Dusty golden anthers balance at the tips of matching red stamens.
Plant this luxurious Tiger lily to enhance your perennial planting and fill patio pots with the bulbs for an eye-catching, regal summer display.
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Strawberry Event
L3265
Luxuriously dark Tiger lily ‘Strawberry Event’ brings mystery and allure to summer borders.
Appearing in abundance, the beautiful deep-red blooms hang shyly from tall, sturdy stems. Petals deepen to almost black towards their centres, where they hold a cluster of long stamens and velvet orange anthers.
Particularly effective when grown in groups, as a sweeping ribbon through a large border. Enhance the rich tones with zingy green foliage, soft apricot, and terracotta shades.
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Sweet Surrender
L3225
One of the finest Tiger lily varieties available, ‘Sweet Surrender’ produces long, branching stems bearing exquisite, creamy-lemon blooms.
The chic flowers are lightly spotted with dark freckles and hold delicate arching stamens, giving an exotic look. A great lily for cutting and adding to seasonal flower arrangements and large bouquets.
Plant as a grouping with swaying grasses and bee-friendly salvias or Agastache for a beautiful, late-summer border combination.
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Tiger Babies
L3236
Pastel peach blooms blush with pink and centre in warm coral. Each petal of the lilium Tiger Babies gently reflexes, spotted lightly for added texture.
Strong stems support clusters of late-summer colour. A softer take on the classic tiger lily—ideal for mixed borders and cutting gardens alike.
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