Perennials

Lilium 'Firebolt'

Firebolt Oriental lily

“0663Ca. Firebolt lilies” by Александровы АГ, CC BY-SA 4.0. Firebolt is the foreground stem; the Christopher label belongs to the separate display behind.

Fragrant, very dark red trumpets provide bold color on upright stems. Remove faded flowers, but leave green stems and leaves to feed the bulb. Cut dead stems to ground level after natural dieback.

At a glance

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Mature size: 32–39 in. tall
Water: Moderate during growth
Hardiness: RHS H6 (UK rating: −20 to −15°C; not a USDA-zone rating)
Bloom: Deep burgundy-red; summer.

Sizes & prices

#1$16.99

Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.

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Resistance & tolerances

Drought: Water during active growth.
Wet soil: Avoid waterlogged bulbs.

Keep in mind: Extremely toxic to cats, including leaves, flowers and pollen. Keep cats away.

Sources & photo credits

Harts Nursery

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Royal Horticultural Society

Botanical name: Kew Science.

Photo: Александровы АГ · CC BY-SA 4.0

Image notes: “0663Ca. Firebolt lilies” by Александровы АГ, CC BY-SA 4.0. Firebolt is the foreground stem; the Christopher label belongs to the separate display behind. Resized, uncropped; derivative under the same license.

Reviewed September 21, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.