Lilium 'Catherine the Great' | Catherine the Great Trumpet Lily
DESCRIPTION
Lilium 'Catherine the Great' boasts large, regal creamy yellow blooms, radiating a luminous quality under the summer sun. Each petal is delicately recurved, giving the flowers an elegant shape, with a slight ruffle at the edges for added texture. Blooming in midsummer, these blossoms bring a touch of grandeur to garden beds and arrangements alike.
Developed to honor the historical figure of Catherine the Great, this Oriental lily embodies grace and resilience, known for its enchanting fragrance and robust growth. Its majestic blooms and captivating scent make it an ideal addition to mixed borders and flower arrangements, providing both beauty and a gentle, pleasant aroma that enhances outdoor and indoor spaces alike.
DESCRIPTION
Lilium 'Catherine the Great' boasts large, regal creamy yellow blooms, radiating a luminous quality under the summer sun. Each petal is delicately recurved, giving the flowers an elegant shape, with a slight ruffle at the edges for added texture. Blooming in midsummer, these blossoms bring a touch of grandeur to garden beds and arrangements alike.
Developed to honor the historical figure of Catherine the Great, this Oriental lily embodies grace and resilience, known for its enchanting fragrance and robust growth. Its majestic blooms and captivating scent make it an ideal addition to mixed borders and flower arrangements, providing both beauty and a gentle, pleasant aroma that enhances outdoor and indoor spaces alike.
DESCRIPTION
Lilium 'Catherine the Great' boasts large, regal creamy yellow blooms, radiating a luminous quality under the summer sun. Each petal is delicately recurved, giving the flowers an elegant shape, with a slight ruffle at the edges for added texture. Blooming in midsummer, these blossoms bring a touch of grandeur to garden beds and arrangements alike.
Developed to honor the historical figure of Catherine the Great, this Oriental lily embodies grace and resilience, known for its enchanting fragrance and robust growth. Its majestic blooms and captivating scent make it an ideal addition to mixed borders and flower arrangements, providing both beauty and a gentle, pleasant aroma that enhances outdoor and indoor spaces alike.
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Family: Liliaceae
Height: 4-5 feet tall
Width: 1-2 feet wide
Foliage color: Dark green, lance-shaped leaves
Flower color: Large, yellow blossoms
Fragrance: Soft, elegant—gently sweet and pleasantly floral
Bloom time: Midsummer
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Moderate
Maintenance: Low; requires deadheading and occasional staking for support
Growing zone: USDA Zones 4-9
Wildlife attractors: Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirdsThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
