Lily - Trumpet Regale

Lily – Trumpet Regale

Elegant and highly fragrant, Trumpet Regale Lily is a classic garden favorite known for its graceful trumpet-shaped blooms and powerful evening fragrance. This beautiful variety produces large white flowers with soft pink to blush tones on the outside of the petals and a warm golden-yellow throat. The long, flared blooms create a refined and dramatic appearance that stands out in garden beds and borders.

Regale lilies grow on tall, sturdy stems that can produce multiple blooms per plant, creating a spectacular mid-summer display. Their strong fragrance and elegant form make them excellent for cut flower arrangements, while their height and beauty add structure and vertical interest to the garden. These lilies also attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Plant Details

Plant Type: Flowering Bulb
Flower Color: White with pink-blushed exterior and golden-yellow throat
Bloom Size: Large trumpet-shaped fragrant blooms
Plant Height: 48–60 inches
Bloom Time: Early to mid-summer
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Sun
Uses: Garden beds, borders, cutting gardens, and floral arrangements

Growing Instructions for Zone 3b

Trumpet lilies are hardy and perform well in colder climates, returning year after year in Zone 3b.

Planting Time
Plant bulbs in spring once the soil can be worked or in early fall before the ground freezes.

Location
Choose a sunny to partially sunny location with well-drained soil. Lilies prefer their tops in sun while their roots remain cool, which can be helped with mulch or surrounding plants.

Planting Depth

• Plant bulbs about 6–8 inches deep.
• Place the bulb with the pointed end facing upward.
• Cover with soil and water thoroughly.

Spacing
Space bulbs 10–12 inches apart to allow room for tall plants and proper airflow.

Watering
Water regularly during the growing season to keep soil evenly moist but not soggy.

Fertilizing
Apply a balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring when shoots appear and again when buds begin to form.

Mulching
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to help retain moisture and protect bulbs during winter.

Winter Care in Zone 3b

• Trumpet lilies are winter hardy and can remain planted in the ground.
• Allow foliage to die back naturally after flowering so the bulb stores energy for the following season.
• Add mulch in late fall for additional winter protection if desired.

With proper care, Trumpet Regale Lilies will produce tall stems topped with beautifully fragrant trumpet blooms, bringing elegance, height, and perfume to summer gardens.