Rio Negro is one of the richest, black-red varieties of lilies which got its name from Rio Negro, the largest left tributary of the Amazon. The flower blooms in rich red with wide ruffled petals that have a chocolate brown center. The petal has a snowy white rim which gives the petals an amazing contrast. Its foliage is lush and glossy, perfect to huge, bright blooms. It is a heavy bloomer and has a very pleasant scent. This elegant flower blooms yearly from late spring to early summer in crumbly soil. This flower would definitely be the show stopper of your garden.
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 18:03:12 +0000