Red lilies, with their fiery hues, symbolize passion, love, and vitality, making them a bold choice for gardens and bouquets. Ranging from bright scarlet to deep crimson, their vibrant blooms create a dramatic, eye-catching presence. These true lilies are perfect for expressing strong emotions or adding warmth to any landscape.
Available in forms like Asiatic, Oriental, Trumpet, and Tiger lilies, red lilies suit diverse garden styles. Asiatics offer early, vivid blooms, while Orientals provide fragrant, red flowers. Trumpets create towering displays, and Tiger lilies bring wild, pendant blooms, offering versatility for borders, containers, or naturalized settings.
Red lilies thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil, requiring consistent moisture and protection from pests like lily beetles. Staking supports taller stems, and deadheading preserves bulb energy. Their adaptability makes them ideal for mixed beds, patios, or woodland gardens, appealing to dynamic gardeners.
Beyond their striking beauty, red lilies evoke intensity and energy, pairing well with whites or yellows for contrast. Their fragrances, from subtle to sweet, enhance their allure. Warning: Lilies are highly toxic to cats. These lilies create a passionate, unforgettable statement in any arrangement or garden design.
Red Lilies With Pictures
Red Tiger: Tiger Lily
This classic Tiger lily features bright red-orange, pendant blooms with recurved petals and black speckles, offering a faint fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 8–12 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for wildflower gardens or borders, zones 3–9. Its fiery red petals pop, thriving in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Plant Red Tiger for a bold, natural display.
Matrix Red: Asiatic Lily
This Asiatic lily produces vibrant scarlet, upward-facing blooms with a glossy finish, unscented. Growing 2–3 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, perfect for borders or containers. Its compact size and vivid red hue thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Matrix Red for a fiery, early-season accent.
Black Beauty: Oriental-Trumpet Hybrid
This OT hybrid boasts nodding, deep crimson blooms with white edges and fine black speckles, exuding a light fragrance. Growing 5–7 feet tall with 10–20 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for borders or woodland gardens, zones 4–8. Its rich red tones add drama, thriving in full sun with well-drained soil. Stake Black Beauty for a towering, red display.
Claude Shride: Martagon Lily
This Martagon lily offers nodding, deep red blooms with yellow-orange speckles and a light fragrance. Growing 4–5 feet tall with 20–30 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, perfect for shade gardens or woodland settings, zones 3–8. Its red petals glow in dappled light, thriving in partial shade with well-drained, neutral soil. Plant for a vibrant, red-freckled charm.
Red Alert: Asiatic Lily
This Asiatic lily features dark red, upward-facing blooms with a slight yellow center, unscented. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, ideal for borders or mixed beds. Its intense red hue thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Red Alert for a bold, crimson focal point in sunny gardens.
Star Gazer: Oriental Lily
This Oriental lily showcases rich red-pink blooms with white edges and dark speckles, exuding a powerful fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 4–8 upward-facing flowers per stem, it blooms in late summer, perfect for cut flowers or borders. Its red tones shine in full sun with acidic, well-drained soil, zones 4–8. Plant Star Gazer for a fragrant, red-speckled show.
Forever Susan: Asiatic Lily
This Asiatic lily boasts deep burgundy-red petals with bright orange tips and black speckles, unscented. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 upward-facing flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, ideal for borders or containers. Its bicolor red-orange effect thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Forever Susan for a dramatic, red-accented display.
Red Carpet: Asiatic Lily
This compact Asiatic lily produces bright red, star-shaped blooms with a subtle sheen, unscented. Growing 1–2 feet tall with 5–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, perfect for border fronts or pots. Its vivid red color thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Red Carpet for a low-growing, red burst of color.
Sumatr: Oriental Lily
This Oriental lily offers deep red, bowl-shaped blooms with a glossy finish and a sweet fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 4–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in late summer, ideal for cut flowers or evening gardens. Its rich red petals thrive in full sun with acidic, well-drained soil, zones 4–8. Plant Sumatr for a luxurious, red-hued display.
Red Highland: Longiflorum-Asiatic Hybrid
This LA hybrid features slightly trumpet-shaped, crimson-red blooms with a faint fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early to midsummer, ideal for borders or cut flowers. Its sturdy stems and red vibrancy thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Red Highland for a bold, red elegance.
Red Velvet: Asiatic Lily
This Asiatic lily produces deep red, upward-facing blooms with a velvety texture, unscented. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, ideal for borders or mixed beds. Its rich red hue thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Red Velvet for a lush, red focal point.
Salmon Star: Oriental Lily
This Oriental lily, while named for salmon tones, offers red-pink blooms with dark speckles and a spicy fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 4–6 flowers per stem, it blooms in late summer, ideal for borders or cut flowers. Its red-tinted petals thrive in full sun with acidic soil, zones 4–8. Plant Salmon Star for a warm, red-speckled accent.
Fire King: Asiatic Lily
This Asiatic lily features bright red-orange, upward-facing blooms with fine black speckles, unscented. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, ideal for borders or mass plantings. Its fiery red tones thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Fire King for a radiant, red-freckled display.
Regale Red: Trumpet Lily
This Trumpet lily cultivar produces large, funnel-shaped, deep red blooms with a golden throat and a sweet fragrance. Growing 4–6 feet tall with 10–20 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for back borders or patios. Its bold red petals thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 4–8. Stake Regale Red for a majestic, red display.
Gran Paradiso: Asiatic Lily
This Asiatic lily features vivid red, upward-facing blooms with a glossy finish, unscented. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, ideal for borders or mixed beds. Its bold scarlet hue thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Gran Paradiso for a radiant, red focal point in sunny gardens.
Roselily Belonica: Double Oriental Lily
This double-petaled Oriental hybrid produces deep red-pink, pollen-free blooms with a sweet fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 6–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in late summer, perfect for containers or bouquets. Its lush, red petals add elegance, thriving in full sun with acidic, well-drained soil, zones 4–8. Plant Roselily Belonica for a luxurious, red display.
Red Dwarf: Asiatic Lily
This compact Asiatic lily offers bright red, star-shaped blooms, unscented, ideal for small spaces. Growing 1–2 feet tall with 5–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, perfect for border fronts or pots. Its vibrant red color thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Red Dwarf for a low-growing, red burst of energy.
African Queen: Trumpet Lily
This Trumpet lily produces large, funnel-shaped, deep red-orange blooms with a golden throat and a sweet fragrance. Growing 4–6 feet tall with 10–20 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for back borders or patios. Its fiery red tones thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 4–8. Stake African Queen for a majestic, red display.
Landini: Asiatic Lily
This Asiatic lily boasts deep burgundy-red, almost black, upward-facing blooms with a glossy finish, unscented. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, perfect for borders or containers. Its dramatic red hue thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Landini for a gothic, red focal point.
Montezuma: Longiflorum-Asiatic Hybrid
This LA hybrid features slightly trumpet-shaped, crimson-red blooms with a faint fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early to midsummer, ideal for borders or cut flowers. Its rich red petals thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Montezuma for a vibrant, red elegance.
Red Morning: Martagon Lily
This Martagon lily offers small, nodding, deep red blooms with fine yellow speckles and a light fragrance. Growing 4–5 feet tall with 20–30 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, perfect for shade gardens or woodland settings, zones 3–8. Its red-freckled petals glow in dappled light, thriving in partial shade with neutral soil. Plant for a delicate, red charm.
Dizzy: Oriental Lily
This Oriental lily showcases red-pink blooms with white edges and dark speckles, exuding a sweet fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 4–8 upward-facing flowers per stem, it blooms in late summer, ideal for borders or cut flowers. Its red-speckled petals thrive in full sun with acidic soil, zones 4–8. Plant Dizzy for a dazzling, red-patterned show.
Red Planet: Asiatic Lily
This Asiatic lily produces bright red, upward-facing blooms with a slight orange undertone, unscented. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, ideal for borders or mass plantings. Its fiery red hue thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Red Planet for a bold, red accent.
Scheherazade: Oriental-Trumpet Hybrid
This OT hybrid features pendant, deep red blooms with golden edges and fine speckles, offering a sweet fragrance. Growing 5–7 feet tall with 10–20 flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for borders or woodland gardens. Its red petals thrive in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 4–8. Stake Scheherazade for an exotic, red display.
Red Star: Asiatic Lily
This Asiatic lily offers scarlet-red, star-shaped blooms with a subtle sheen, unscented. Growing 2–3 feet tall with 5–8 flowers per stem, it blooms in early summer, perfect for containers or border fronts. Its vibrant red color thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Red Star for a compact, red burst of color.
Tom Pouce: Oriental Lily
This Oriental lily produces large, red-pink blooms with yellow ribbing and dark brown speckles, exuding a sweet fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in late summer, ideal for cut arrangements or borders. Its red-tinted petals thrive in full sun with acidic soil, zones 4–8. Plant Tom Pouce for a warm, red-speckled elegance.
Red Sensation: Longiflorum-Asiatic Hybrid
This LA hybrid features trumpet-shaped, deep red blooms with a white throat and a mild fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 5–10 flowers per stem, it blooms in early to midsummer, ideal for borders or cut flowers. Its red vibrancy thrives in full sun with well-drained soil, zones 3–8. Plant Red Sensation for a striking, red elegance.
Orange Tiger: Tiger Lily
This Tiger lily, while named for its orange hue, leans toward red-orange with bold black speckles and a faint fragrance. Growing 3–4 feet tall with 8–12 pendant flowers per stem, it blooms in midsummer, ideal for naturalized gardens or borders, zones 3–9. Its red-orange petals thrive in full sun to partial shade with well-drained soil. Plant Orange Tiger for a fiery, red-tinted display.