Lilium oriental 'Farolito'
Lilium oriental 'Farolito' is a compact oriental lily featuring large upward facing blooms in rich pink tones with a soft fragrance that carries through the garden in midsummer. Its shorter stature makes it ideal for smaller spaces and containers while still delivering the bold presence and elegance typical of oriental lilies.
Height & Spread: 18 - 24 in x 12 - 18 in
Bloom Time: Midsummer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part sun
Soil Preference: Rich well drained soil
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Deer Resistance: Deer resistant
Native Status
This oriental lily is a cultivated hybrid derived from Asian species and is not native to North America but is widely grown for its showy flowers and fragrance.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Butterflies
- Attracts butterflies such as Swallowtails and Painted Ladies that visit the large blooms for nectar during peak summer flowering.
Bees
- Draws native bees and bumblebees which gather pollen from the prominent stamens.
Hummingbirds
- Occasionally visited by hummingbirds which are drawn to the large fragrant flowers.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 12 - 18 in apart to allow airflow and support upright stems during bloom.
Landscape Placement
- Works well in sunny borders, patio containers, and cutting gardens where its fragrant blooms can be enjoyed up close.
Companion Plants
- Echinacea purpurea 'White Swan' (Coneflower) - Provides upright structure and contrasting white blooms that highlight the rich pink flowers.
- Salvia nemorosa 'Caradonna' (Meadow Sage) - Adds vertical spikes and deep tones that complement the lily’s color.
- Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote' (Lavender) - Offers fragrant foliage and a soft purple tone that pairs well in sunny plantings.
- Heuchera 'Caramel' (Coral Bells) - Brings warm toned foliage that contrasts with the lily’s bold blooms.
- Panicum virgatum 'Northwind' (Switchgrass) - Introduces vertical structure and movement behind the compact plants.