Red Velvet ‘Red Velvet’ has droop downward red blooms with a silky sheen.īlooms on this popular lily droop downward and have a silky sheen that sets them apart from other red varieties. It pairs well with other whites like daisy or alyssum. Foliage is a dark, waxy green with striping on the leaves and a whorled growth pattern.Īvailable in both standard height (3-4 feet) and carpet height (12-18 inches), Push Off can be either a showpiece or a front border planting. This bi-color Asiatic lily features blooms with burgundy-red centers that splatter onto creamy white tips.

Push Off ‘Push Off’ produces gorgeous bi-color flowers with burgundy centers and white tips. Pack tightly in a container for an exotic patio display, or work into the back of a mixed lily border. Plant Monte Negro with perennials in the orange, yellow, or cream color families for a harmonious effect. Anthers and stamen are also burnt red on this mostly monochrome cultivar. Stems are strong with glossy, dark green foliage that is spirally arranged, and each plant offers up 7-10 flowers on average. Monte Negro ‘Monte Negro’ is an Asiatic lily that produces charming brick red blossoms with pale orange margins.īowl-shaped blossoms are brick red, but petals fade to pale orange at the margins on Monte Negro. Plant in groups of 3 or 5 for a bouquet effect in the yard, and make sure you include extras for cutting. With coloring that is mostly uniform, Gran Paradiso is a florist’s favorite for its bold neutrality and lack of scent. Flowers are plentiful on each stem, averaging widths of 4-5 inches. Petals, stamen, and anthers are all tomato red, with hints of dark orange on this stunning Asiatic lily.

Gran Paradiso ‘Gran Paradiso’ produces delightful tomato orange flowers with no fragrance. Like most Asiatic lilies, Black Out is mostly unscented and pairs well with other sweet-smelling plants. Leaves are scattered with a medium width and length.

Foliage and early buds are bright green, which provides a lovely contrast.

Each 2-3 foot stem features 4-5 flowers with a classic lily profile. Black Out Lilium ‘Black Out’ has cupped, crimson flowers with darker centers.īowl-shaped blooms are blood red with centers that read almost black.

A Little Band of Red by Lily Freeman