Festival of Britain lily
Lilium 'Festival of Britain'
AM (Haarlem) 1951
USDA zones3 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Bloom season
- Summer
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Festival of Britain' lily (Lilium 'Festival of Britain') is a bulb for borders, cut flowers, containers, and cottage gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. The orange flowers have darker centers and a sweet fragrance. They bloom from early to late summer and attract butterflies, hummingbirds, and birds.
Pairs well with Black Beauty peony, Minuteman hosta, Little bluestem, and Limelight hydrangea.