Trumpet lily varieties

Trumpet lilies are the trumpet and Aurelian hybrids of Division 6 in the lily classification. The North American Lily Society describes flowers that hang like bells, flare into a shallow bowl or face upward, on tall stems that bloom in July and August. The table below compares every variety we list side by side.

Varieties
5
Height
4–6 ft (122–183 cm)
Hardiness
USDA zones 3–10
Form

5 Trumpet and Aurelian

Compare all 5 side by side

All 5 trumpet lily varieties

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. Midsummer, Late summer4–5 ft (127–152 cm)
Copper King Trumpet/Aurelian lily with melon orange flowers and a deep maroon reverse on 4 to 6 foot stems. Midsummer4–6 ft (122–183 cm)
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. Midsummer4–5 ft (122–152 cm)
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. Midsummer, Late summer4–5 ft (122–152 cm)
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. Midsummer, Late summer5–6 ft (152–183 cm)

How to choose

  1. Check the Height column. The North American Lily Society notes that Aurelians often have taller, more willowy stems, so plan for staking or a sheltered spot.

  2. Use the bloom time to follow the Asiatics. The North American Lily Society says Aurelians bloom later than the trumpets.

  3. Look at the Color column. The group runs from white through gold, yellow, chartreuse, pink, plum and apricot, according to the North American Lily Society.

Compare side by side

Color Sunlight
African Queen Trumpet and Aurelian 4–5 ft (127–152 cm) 3–9 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun, Part sun
Copper King Trumpet and Aurelian 4–6 ft (122–183 cm) 5–10 Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Golden Splendor Trumpet and Aurelian 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–9 Midsummer Full sun, Part sun
Lady Alice Trumpet and Aurelian 4–5 ft (122–152 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun
Pink Perfection Trumpet and Aurelian 5–6 ft (152–183 cm) 4–8 Midsummer, Late summer Full sun

Frequently asked questions

When do trumpet lilies bloom?

The North American Lily Society calls them lilies of the July and August garden, with Aurelians blooming later than the trumpets.

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