Lilium - Orienpet Lily Red Desire
Best choice for gardeners wanting vibrant, fragrant late-summer floral arrangements.
Elevate your late-summer garden with the 'Red Desire' Orienpet Lily. This stunning variety features enormous, deep magenta blooms with a luxurious satiny finish and a captivating golden sheen. Its delightful fragrance and strong, sturdy stems promise impressive height and abundant blooms. Known for its elegance and resilience, the 'Red Desire' lily is perfect for creating vibrant garden displays and crafting exquisite cut flower arrangements, adding a splash of color when other blooms begin to fade.
$7.99
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Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Includes
3
/ Lily Bulbs
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a bold, high-impact floral centerpiece
- Fragrance lovers wanting a naturally perfumed outdoor space
- Beginners needing a resilient, climate-adaptable lily variety
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding extra structural support tasks
- Cat owners prioritizing pet-safe household environments
- Busy gardeners unable to perform regular pest monitoring
Performance breakdown
Visual Impact
Deep magenta tones and satiny finish create a dramatic garden focal point.
Structural Integrity
Sturdy stems reliably support heavy blooms without needing constant staking.
Fragrance Profile
A pleasant, mild scent that enhances the garden without becoming overwhelming.
Hardiness Range
Versatile growth across zones five through nine ensures broad regional adaptability.
Cut Flower Utility
Exceptional stem length and bloom quality make these perfect for indoor arrangements.
Seasonal Longevity
Provides essential late-summer color when most other spring perennials have faded.
Key Specs
Includes
3 Lily Bulbs
Planting Depth
6 inches
Planting Proximity
12-18 inches
Bloom Season
Late summer
Sunlight Requirement
Full Sun to Partial Sun
Hardiness Zones
5-9
Height
36-48 in.
Flower Color
Deep Magenta
Features
- Huge, deep magenta blooms
- Lovely fragrance with golden sheen
- Strong, sturdy stems
- High bloom production
- Satiny petal finish
- Late summer garden color
- Excellent for cut flowers
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly praise the 'Lilium - Orienpet Lily Red Desire' bulbs for their exceptional quality and reliable performance. Reviewers consistently noted the large, firm, and healthy bulbs upon arrival, suggesting superior sourcing. Once established, the lilies delivered a spectacular display, realizing the full Orienpet potential with impressive height and robust stems. The deep crimson color is true to advertising, creating a dramatic garden focal point. Furthermore, the powerful, sweet fragrance is a major highlight. Buyers appreciate the reliability, as the lilies establish quickly and return vigorously in following seasons. Despite being a premium purchase, the stunning beauty and consistent results confirm these bulbs offer excellent value and foster strong customer loyalty.
Know before you buy
Orienpet lilies are a hybrid cross between Oriental and Trumpet lilies. They combine the intense fragrance and large bloom size of Oriental lilies with the height, vigor, and heat tolerance of Trumpet lilies.
The 'Red Desire' is known for having strong, sturdy stems that typically support their own weight well. However, if you live in an area with high winds or heavy summer storms, you may want to provide light staking to protect the 48-inch stalks.
While they thrive in garden beds, you can grow them in large, deep containers provided the pot has excellent drainage. Ensure the container is at least 12 to 15 inches deep to accommodate the 6-inch planting depth and root development.
Each order includes 3 lily bulbs. For the best visual impact and healthy airflow, plant them 12 to 18 inches apart.
No, these are specifically late-summer bloomers. They are an excellent choice for extending your garden's color palette after many other spring and early-summer perennials have finished flowering.
Yes, they are excellent for cut flower arrangements. Their sturdy stems and long-lasting, fragrant blooms make them a dramatic focal point in a vase.
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