SUMMER SCARLET® LA HYBRID LILY

The Lilium LA Summer Scarlet® is a vibrant and compact LA Hybrid lily, a successful cross between the tall Longiflorum (Easter) lily and the colorful Asiatic lily, resulting in a lily that combines the best traits of both. Summer Scarlet® is celebrated for its deep, rich clear red or scarlet color, offering a dramatic splash of color to the garden in summer. The blooms are typically large, showy, upward-facing, and boast the thicker, more weather-resistant petals inherited from its Longiflorum lineage. As a genetically dwarf cultivar, Summer Scarlet® is perfect for smaller spaces, reaching a modest height of 18 to 20 inches (though other LA varieties can be taller), making it an ideal choice for containers, garden borders, and as a low-maintenance, slightly fragrant cut flower.

Summer Scarlet® lily thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 4–9 and should be planted in full sun or a location with morning sun and afternoon shade. The key to successful growth is ensuring the soil is fertile, humus-rich, and above all, very well-drained - lilies will quickly rot in standing water. Like all lilies, it is crucial to allow the foliage to remain on the stem after blooming, only cutting it back when it has completely yellowed and died down in the fall. This process of photosynthesis is vital for storing energy in the bulb, guaranteeing the stunning, vibrant red display returns reliably the following summer.