Red County Lily is a striking Asiatic hybrid that brings vibrant red, upward-facing blooms to gardens across hardiness zones 3 through 9. This compact perennial reaches 36 to 40 inches tall and flowers reliably within 90 to 99 days, making it an accessible choice for gardeners seeking bold color without fussy requirements. Non-GMO and bred for easy cultivation, Red County delivers the dramatic impact of cut-flower lilies in a form that thrives in home gardens, whether in borders or containers.
Full Sun
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3-9
40in H x ?in W
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Moderate
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Red County lilies produce striking upward-facing blooms in vibrant red, a feature that sets them apart in the garden and makes them exceptional as cut flowers. The compact growth habit and straightforward care requirements mean even newer gardeners can achieve reliable, stunning results. Flowering in 90 to 99 days from planting, this hybrid is fast enough to deliver color in a single season, yet hardy enough to return year after year in most climates.
Red County Lily is grown primarily as an ornamental flower for garden display and as a long-lasting cut flower for arrangements. The upward-facing blooms and vibrant red coloring make them particularly valued in floral design, where their height and bold presence command attention in mixed bouquets and feature arrangements.
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True Leaf Market offers Red County Lily bulbs as a pre-order item, with delivery expected in early March for spring planting. Chill bulbs in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 weeks before planting if you live in warmer zones, as this ensures the cold period they need to flower reliably.
Plant bulbs outdoors in spring after the soil is workable and frost danger has passed. Position bulbs pointed-end up, burying them at a depth of 8 inches (roughly 3 times the bulb's height). Space bulbs 8 inches apart to allow room for mature growth. Press soil firmly around each bulb and water thoroughly to settle the soil.
Red County Lily bulbs are planted directly into garden soil rather than started from seed. Purchase dormant bulbs and plant in spring as soon as the soil is workable.
Cut Red County Lily blooms for arrangements once flowers have opened fully or when buds show color and are beginning to open. Use a sharp knife or pruners to cut stems in the early morning, leaving at least one-third of the stem and foliage on the plant so it can continue photosynthesizing. Re-cut stems at an angle indoors and place in fresh water; blooms will last 1 to 2 weeks in a vase.
Allow foliage to remain on the plant until it naturally yellows and dies back in fall, as this period allows the bulb to absorb nutrients for next year's blooms. Remove spent flower heads once petals drop, but do not cut stems back until after frost has blackened the foliage. In spring, remove any dead or damaged foliage as new shoots emerge.
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