Lilium - Trumpet Lily African Queen
Best choice for gardeners seeking fragrant, tall blooms for floral arrangements.
Introduce regal elegance to your garden with the Lilium 'African Queen' Trumpet Lily. This striking variety boasts glamorous golden-apricot flowers that release a delightful, dreamy fragrance. Tall, vigorous stalks emerge from bronze-peach buds, unfurling into captivating, outward-facing trumpet blooms. Perfect for creating dramatic floral displays, these lilies are excellent for cutting or adding vertical interest to the back of borders. Plant in full sun to partial sun with well-drained soil. Staking may be beneficial to support its impressive height.
$6.97
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
726
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#726 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-70%
Below average
Includes
1
/ Lily Bulb
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, architectural focal point
- Fragrance lovers wanting a perfumed outdoor sanctuary
- Floral designers needing long-lasting, sturdy stems
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited space or shady plots
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding extra structural support
- Busy growers unable to manage frequent pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
The intense, dreamy scent profile dominates any garden space.
Visual impact
Golden-apricot trumpet blooms provide a dramatic, high-contrast focal point.
Vertical structure
Impressive height makes these ideal for back-of-border architectural interest.
Cut flower longevity
Sturdy stalks hold up beautifully in indoor vase arrangements.
Hardiness range
Reliable perennial performance across a broad spectrum of temperate zones.
Maintenance requirement
Requires staking to manage height and prevent stem breakage.
Key Specs
Includes
1 Lily Bulb
Hardiness Zones
4-8
Mature Height
42-54 inches
Spacing Requirement
12-18 inches
Planting Depth
6 inches
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Water Requirement
Moderate
Bloom Season
Mid-Summer
Features
- Glamorous golden-apricot trumpet flowers
- Highly fragrant blooms
- Tall, vigorous flower stalks
- Excellent for cut flower arrangements
- Adds height to garden borders
- Hardy in Zones 4-8
- Blooms mid-summer
- Perennial plant life cycle
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Lilium - Trumpet Lily African Queen' for its exceptional quality and reliable performance. Reviewers consistently note receiving firm, healthy bulbs that establish quickly. The dominant theme centers on the spectacular mature blooms: massive, highly fragrant apricot orange flowers that perfectly match the description. Gardeners appreciate the robust stalks, which create a dramatic summer focal point. The bulbs' reliability to return and multiply enhances their long term value. While initial blooms may take time, patience is rewarded with the promised stunning visual impact and powerful sweet fragrance in subsequent seasons, confirming a superior gardening investment.
Know before you buy
These lilies are quite statuesque, reaching a mature height between 42 and 54 inches. Given their significant height, they are best suited for the back of garden borders.
Because of their tall, vigorous stalks, staking is often beneficial to keep the plants upright, especially in areas prone to wind or heavy rain.
Yes, they are excellent for cut flower arrangements. Their trumpet-shaped blooms and strong fragrance make them a striking addition to indoor vases.
Plant your bulbs in a location that receives full sun to partial sun. They require well-drained soil to thrive, as they do not tolerate sitting in waterlogged conditions.
Yes, the African Queen is a perennial, meaning it will return year after year if planted in its appropriate hardiness zones of 4 through 8.
For optimal growth, plant the bulbs at a depth of 6 inches. Space them 12 to 18 inches apart to ensure they have enough room to develop properly.
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