Tiger Lily 'Red Velvet'

. Lily 'Red Velvet' has decadent, deep red, recurved turkscap flowers to wow you in summer. The long lasting, fragrance free blooms make great cut flowers and up to 12 open on a stem. Bred in 1964, it has assuredly stood the test of time.

The colourful, spotted petals of Tiger Lilies add an element of playful character to the garden palette. They are easy to grow and care for and bloom abundantly through summer. These beauties have modern breeding with improved disease resistance and flowering time. The flowers open from midsummer and last well in both gardens and vases

Tiger Lilies have stood the test of time, they were hybridised for gardens, not florists, this means they are both easy to grow and packed with flowers (florists need stems that fit in bunches).

Choose a humus rich, moist, well drained soil in a sunny location ? half a day of sun is perfect. Liliums appreciate afternoon shade in warmer climates. Water in, and keep moist during active growth. To keep them blooming it is a good idea to add fertiliser and mulch in autumn and summer, as the bulbs are coming and going.

Simply plant your Tiger Lilies in the ground to establish and they will bring you years of joy. You don't need to lift the bulbs every year, simply divide them as they become overcrowded.