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Lilium regale
Species; Trumpet group · Ernest Henry Wilson, 1903, China to England
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Species; Trumpet group
- Height × spread: 36–60 in (0.9–1.5 m) × 9–12 in (23–30 cm)
- Bloom window: June to July
- Color & flower form: White outward‑facing trumpets, golden throat, purple‑flushed reverse
- Fragrance: 3 strong
- USDA hardiness: zones 4 to 8
- Breeder / Year / Origin: Ernest Henry Wilson, 1903, China to England
- Awards/registration: RHS Award of Garden Merit
- Cut‑flower notes: Stiff stems; typical lily vase life 9 to 14 days with preservative
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Earlier blooming than most Oriental lilies
- Narrow footprint with many trumpets per stem
- Classic trumpet form
Strengths
- Powerful fragrance and elegant display
- Heavy bud counts on mature clumps
- Useful for cutting and evening scent
Care in one minute
Full sun to light shade
Fertile, well‑drained soil; slightly acidic to neutral
Even moisture; avoid waterlogging
Deadhead and allow stems to ripen; stake if windy
Watch‑outs
- Botrytis in prolonged wet spells
- Tall stems may need staking in wind
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
Native to western Sichuan, China; introduced by E. H. Wilson in 1903.
References
- Missouri Botanical Garden Plant Finder – Lilium regale
- NC State Extension Plant Toolbox – Lilium regale
- RHS – Lilium regale
- ASPCA – Which Lilies Are Toxic to Pets?
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