Lilium - Trumpet Lily Regale
Best fragrant heirloom for gardeners seeking tall, resilient floral displays.
Discover the Lilium - Trumpet Lily Regale, a cherished American heirloom bulb. This variety produces stunning white blooms with golden throats and a hint of purple, offering an intensely fragrant experience with over ten flowers per stem. Known for its resilience, it thrives in various weather and soil conditions. Growing tall, these lilies are perfect for adding vertical interest to garden beds or for creating beautiful cut flower arrangements. Ideal for gardeners in USDA Zones 4-8, this bulb brings timeless beauty and powerful fragrance to any setting.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a powerful, sweet sensory experience
- Busy homeowners wanting reliable, low-maintenance perennial blooms
- Landscapers looking for dramatic, tall focal points
Who should skip it
- Cat owners needing to keep pets safe from toxins
- Minimalists wanting plants that do not require physical support
- Casual gardeners avoiding intensive pest management routines
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
Powerful scent profile that easily perfumes an entire garden space.
Environmental Resilience
Robust heirloom genetics handle fluctuating weather and soil conditions with ease.
Visual Impact
Striking trumpet shape and height create dramatic vertical garden interest.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and high bloom count make these perfect for arrangements.
Growth Adaptability
Reliable performance across a broad range of USDA hardiness zones.
Maintenance Requirements
Straightforward planting depth and sun needs suit most home gardeners.
Key Specs
Height
36-48 in.
Spacing
12-18 in.
Planting Depth
6 in.
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness Zones
4-8
Bloom Time
Mid-Summer
Flower Type
Lily
Fragrance Level
Highly Fragrant
Features
- Gorgeous white blooms with golden throats
- Intensely fragrant flowers
- Resilient to harsh weather
- Tolerates various soil types
- Ideal for cutting arrangements
- Adds height to garden borders
- Beloved heirloom variety
- Suitable for Zones 4-8
What customers say
Customers express deep satisfaction with the Lilium Trumpet Lily Regale, consistently praising its powerful, sweet fragrance and classic beauty. Reviewers highlight the robust health and generous size of the bulbs received, indicating strong quality control. Successful sprouting leads to impressive height and majestic trumpet shaped flowers that truly embody the 'Regale' name. The intense perfume is frequently cited as the main reason for repurchase, transforming gardens into fragrant havens. While initial blooming may require patience, the long term performance and perennial nature of this hardy variety offer excellent value. This lily is viewed as a reliable, high impact addition delivering exceptional sensory pleasure.
Know before you buy
This variety typically reaches a height of 36 to 48 inches. Because of their height, they are excellent for adding vertical interest to the back of garden borders.
Yes, they are excellent for cut flower arrangements. Their strong stems and intense fragrance make them a standout choice for vases, though you may want to remove the pollen-heavy anthers to prevent staining.
They perform best in full sun to partial sun. While they are resilient, ensuring they receive at least six hours of sunlight will help them produce the most robust blooms.
The Trumpet Lily Regale is hardy in USDA Zones 4-8. If you live within these zones, the bulbs can remain in the ground year-round, provided the soil has adequate drainage.
Plant the bulbs at a depth of 6 inches. Proper planting depth is essential for protecting the bulb during winter and ensuring the stem has enough support as it grows tall.
This variety is known for being intensely fragrant. If you are sensitive to strong scents, you may want to plant them in an open garden area rather than directly beneath a bedroom window.
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