Lilium 'Sugar Love' Bulbs
Lilium 'Sugar Love' Bulbs
Lilium 'Sugar Love' is a striking modern garden lily grown for its bold two-tone flowers. Strong upright stems carry large upward-facing blooms that shift in colour from pale pink near the centre to rich purplish pink towards the tips.
This natural colour transition gives each flower depth and makes the plant stand out in summer borders and containers.
- Height: 80–110cm
- Spread: 30–40cm
- Flower colour: pale pink to deep purplish pink
- Flowering time: mid to late summer
- Position: full sun or light shade
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
About Lilium 'Sugar Love'
Lilium 'Sugar Love' produces bowl-shaped flowers that face upward. This position allows you to see the colouring clearly from all angles.
Each stem carries several large blooms that open gradually. As the flowers age, subtle variations in tone appear across the petals.
This gives the plant a layered look while still keeping a balanced display in the garden.
Common names include:
- Sugar Love lily
- Oriental-style garden lily
The long stems and large flowers also make it a strong choice for cutting.
Benefits for UK Wildlife
Lilium 'Sugar Love' can support pollinating insects during summer.
- Pollen-rich flowers attract visiting insects
- Provides seasonal food for pollinators
- Works well in wildlife-friendly mixed borders
Plant alongside other summer perennials to increase pollinator activity.
Where to Grow Lilium 'Sugar Love'
- Sunny garden borders
- Mixed perennial beds
- Cut flower gardens
- Large patio containers
- Cottage garden planting
Plant it where the flowers can be seen easily. Upward-facing blooms look especially effective near paths or seating areas.
Planting Tips
- Plant bulbs in spring or autumn.
- Choose a sunny or lightly shaded location.
- Use fertile soil with good drainage.
- Plant bulbs around 12–15cm deep.
- Space bulbs 25–30cm apart.
- Keep soil moist during active growth.
- Mulch to keep roots cool.
Leave bulbs in the ground where possible. Lilies often return and produce more stems in following years.
Why Grow Lilium 'Sugar Love'
- Distinctive two-tone pink flowers
- Large upward-facing blooms
- Excellent long-lasting cut flowers
- Strong vertical interest in borders
- Suitable for containers and garden beds
If you want a lily with strong colour and clear flower form, Lilium 'Sugar Love' offers a reliable and eye-catching display through the summer months.