Olympic Torch lily
Lilium 'Olympic Torch'
USDA zones3 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
Size4 to 6 feet tall8 to 12 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink
Notes
'Olympic Torch' lily (Lilium 'Olympic Torch') is a bulb for the back of the border, vertical interest, and cut flowers. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun. Its fragrant pink blooms face upward and open to deep red flames and yellow throats. They appear from early to late summer. Plants can reach three feet in year one and up to eight feet by year three.
Pairs well with Blush peony, Incrediball Storm Proof smooth hydrangea, and Campfire rose.