Plant lily bulbs within one to two weeks of delivery, as they dislike drying out. Until planting, keep them somewhere cool, dry and frost-free.
'November Rain'
There’s something quietly spectacular about Lily 'November Rain'—a lily that feels like a warm echo of summer as the seasons turn. Each bloom is a glorious wash of raspberry-red-pink, large and luminous, releasing a gentle perfume that drifts through the garden like the memory of sunshine. This AOA hybrid lily brings an effortless touch of elegance to borders and pots, standing tall and poised as if aware of its own late-season charm. In the soft light of August, Lilium 'November Rain' offers a final flourish, as if the garden itself were taking a graceful bow before autumn arrives.
Plant Lily 'November Rain' where it can be admired up close—its sumptuous petals and delicate scent reward lingering glances. The sturdy stems hold their blooms proudly, perfect for cutting and displaying indoors, where they bring both fragrance and a painterly depth of colour to any arrangement. Combine this lovely lily with ornamental grasses or dusky perennials for a scene that feels rich yet serene. As its name suggests, Lilium 'November Rain' captures the poetry of fading days and the soft beauty that follows summer’s height—an exquisite finale to the flowering year.
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Choose full sun or partial shade with rich, well-drained soil. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose or soil-based compost with added horticultural grit.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, 15–20cm deep and 15–20cm apart. Arrange them in groups of three to five for a generous, natural-looking display.
Water after planting, then keep the soil evenly moist once growth appears. Avoid waterlogging, particularly while the bulbs are dormant, and never let containers dry out completely.
Add stakes when planting taller varieties to avoid damaging the bulbs later. Remove faded flowers, but allow stems and foliage to yellow naturally before cutting them back.
- Botanical name
- Lilium 'November Rain' (VIIIa/b)
- Flower colour
- Red, pink, raspberry
- Bulb size
- 16/18
- Established height
- 1-1.2m
- Established spread
- 20-30cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
- Upright
- Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- No
- Plant spacing
- 9 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- No
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
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Free draining
Damp - Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Clay
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost
Stony - Suitable for
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Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade - Toxicity
- No report
- Years to establish
- 1st year
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.