Lilium 'Black Beauty' | Black Beauty Orienpet Lily
DESCRIPTION
Lilium 'Black Beauty' is an exotic-looking lily variety known for its dramatic, downward-facing, dark crimson flowers with a green throat and white petal edges. The recurved petals are speckled with dark spots, giving the blooms a rich, velvety appearance. Flowering from mid to late summer, the eye-catching blooms are both fragrant and long-lasting, adding elegance to the garden.
'Black Beauty' is a hybrid lily, originally bred for its unique coloration and robust performance. Its bold, deep-colored flowers and graceful form make it a standout in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as a focal point in perennial beds. The blooms attract pollinators and offer a touch of the exotic to summer landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Lilium 'Black Beauty' is an exotic-looking lily variety known for its dramatic, downward-facing, dark crimson flowers with a green throat and white petal edges. The recurved petals are speckled with dark spots, giving the blooms a rich, velvety appearance. Flowering from mid to late summer, the eye-catching blooms are both fragrant and long-lasting, adding elegance to the garden.
'Black Beauty' is a hybrid lily, originally bred for its unique coloration and robust performance. Its bold, deep-colored flowers and graceful form make it a standout in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as a focal point in perennial beds. The blooms attract pollinators and offer a touch of the exotic to summer landscapes.
DESCRIPTION
Lilium 'Black Beauty' is an exotic-looking lily variety known for its dramatic, downward-facing, dark crimson flowers with a green throat and white petal edges. The recurved petals are speckled with dark spots, giving the blooms a rich, velvety appearance. Flowering from mid to late summer, the eye-catching blooms are both fragrant and long-lasting, adding elegance to the garden.
'Black Beauty' is a hybrid lily, originally bred for its unique coloration and robust performance. Its bold, deep-colored flowers and graceful form make it a standout in mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as a focal point in perennial beds. The blooms attract pollinators and offer a touch of the exotic to summer landscapes.
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Family: Liliaceae
Height: 36 to 48 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: Bright green, lance-shaped leaves
Flower color: Dark pink, with a green throat
Fragrance: Strong, sweet fragrance with warm, spicy undertones
Bloom time: Mid to late summer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers, cut back after foliage dies down
Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
