• Trumpet and Aurelian
  • Perennial
  • Zones 5–10
  • Orange
  • Single

Copper King

Copper King Clone

Perennial trumpet and aurelian lily in orange and burgundy, blooming in midsummer. Melon orange trumpet flowers with a deep maroon reverse. USDA zones 5–10.

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At a glance

Flower form
Trumpet and Aurelian Single
Colors
  • Orange
  • Burgundy
Bicolor
Blooms
Midsummer
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
4–6 ft (122–183 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part sun
Hardiness
USDA zones 5–10 Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Lilium hybrid

In the garden

  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Trumpet/Aurelian hybrid from the Copper King trumpet lilies created by Don Egger, sold by B&D Lilies as a clone.

Bred by Don Egger

Sources

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Questions

Is Copper King hardy in my zone?

Copper King survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 5 to 10. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Copper King need full sun?

Copper King grows in full sun or part sun.

When does Copper King bloom?

Copper King blooms in midsummer.

Is Copper King good for cutting?

Our sources don't list Copper King as a cut flower or give a vase life for it.

See also

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A African Queen lily flower up close on the plant African Queen Trumpet lily with apricot orange trumpets and a bronze reverse on 50 to 60 inch stems. Trumpet and AurelianMidsummerTall
A Golden Splendor lily flower up close on the plant Golden Splendor Trumpet lily with deep yellow trumpets and maroon-striped reverses on 4 to 5 foot stems in midsummer. Trumpet and AurelianMidsummerTall
A Pink Perfection lily flower up close on the plant Pink Perfection Aurelian trumpet lily from 1950 with warm to deep pink trumpets on 5 to 6 foot stems. Trumpet and AurelianMidsummerTall
A Lady Alice lily flower up close on the plant Lady Alice Lilium henryi hybrid with reflexed flowers and an apricot gold throat on 4 to 5 foot stems. Trumpet and AurelianMidsummerTall

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A Arabian Knight lily flower up close on the plant Arabian Knight Martagon lily with maroon red and orange striped flowers on 3 to 4 ft stems. MartagonLate springMedium height
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A Matrix lily flower up close on the plant Matrix Dwarf Asiatic lily with red flowers with orange centers, 16 to 20 inches tall. AsiaticEarly summerCompact

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