• Oriental
  • Perennial
  • Zones 4–9 (estimated)
  • White
  • Single

Rialto

Perennial oriental lily in white and green, blooming in midsummer and late summer. Large upward-facing white Oriental flowers with a green eye. USDA zones 4–9.

Single source · Values marked like this (estimated) are estimates.

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A Rialto lily flower up close on the plant
A Rialto lily flower up close on the plant

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Rialto lily plants in bloom in a garden
Rialto lily plants in bloom in a garden

At a glance

Flower form
Oriental Single
Colors
  • White
  • Green
Bicolor
Blooms
Midsummer, Late summer (estimated)
Vase life
Not grown for cutting
Height
3½–5 ft (100–150 cm)
Sunlight
Full sun, Part shade
Hardiness
USDA zones 4–9 (estimated) Perennial
Planted as
Bulb
Botanical name
Lilium hybrid

In the garden

  • Occasionally severely damaged by deer (Rutgers rating)

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Origin

Oriental lily registered by the RHS in Division VIIa/b, rated hardy to H6.

Sources

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All photos

  • A Rialto lily flower up close on the plant
    A Rialto lily flower up close on the plant
  • Rialto lily plants in bloom in a garden
    Rialto lily plants in bloom in a garden

Questions

Is Rialto hardy in my zone?

Rialto survives winter in the ground in USDA zones 4 to 9. In colder zones treat it as an annual or lift it before the ground freezes.

Does Rialto need full sun?

Rialto grows in full sun or part shade.

When does Rialto bloom?

Rialto blooms in midsummer and late summer.

Is Rialto good for cutting?

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

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