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          17 Different Types of Pink Lily Cultivars

          Are you thinking of adding some pink liles to your garden, but aren't quite sure where to start? There are a number of different lilies that bloom in various shades of pink. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros examines her favorite pink lilies that bloom anywhere from light pink to vibrant fuschia.

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          Written by Last updated: October 6, 2023 | 6 min read

          Pink lily with purple center growing in garden

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          Pink lilies are often selected to represent feelings of love, admiration, or femininity. In the garden, they have a romantic presence that ranges from soft and bashful to bold and aggressive, depending on the color’s intensity.

          One of the most prevalent colors in the lily genus, pink can be found across all species and sub-groups. With more than 2000 different lily varieties currently grown and sold around the world, there are plenty of pink cultivars to try at home. The hard part is narrowing which lily to grow in your garden.

          To help you with that daunting task, we’ve created flower profiles on 17 of our favorite pink lilies. Read on for a look at their unique characteristics and growing requirements, as well as photographs of each.

          ‘Anastasia’

          Close-up of a blooming Oriental-Trumpet 'Anastasia' lily flower in a garden against a blue sky. The flower is large, tubular, has reflexive petals with rosy pink centers, feathering out into white edging. Long bright green stamens with reddish-green anthers protrude from the center of the flower.
          Lilium ‘Anastasia’ has large flowers with rosy-pink centers and white edging on the petals.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Oriental-Trumpet) ‘Anastasia’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-7

          With impressive stature and a strong, attractive scent, this giant beauty will draw you down the garden path for sure. Each plant produces 20-30 extra large blooms. Petals are reflexive, with rosy pink centers feathering out into white edging. Anthers are bright green with reddish brown heads for a nice contrast.

          Consider staking, as this one is tall with heavy blooms and stems are not particularly thick. Or plant against a garage or fence to reduce vulnerability from the wind.

          ‘Altari’

          Close-up of blooming Oriental-Trumpet ‘Altari’ lilies against a blurred green background. The flowers are large, star-shaped, tubular, with crimson centers and creamy white edges. Long yellow stamens with dark orange anthers protrude from the centers of the flowers.
          Lilium ‘Altari’ produces incredibly fragrant large flowers with dark crimson centers and creamy white edges.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Oriental-Trumpet) ‘Altari’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-9

          Highly fragrant, star-shaped blooms have raspberry centers and creamy white margins on this Oriental-Trumpet lily hybrid. They face outward on tall, sturdy stems that reach heights of 3-4 feet.

          A main attraction in the garden, Altari is a good choice for middle or rear borders. Pair it with mixed whites or pinks for a simple color scheme that won’t detract from its strong personality.

          ‘Chameleon’

          Close-up of blooming Martagon 'Chameleon' lilies against a green, open background. Small flowers hang down with twisted petals back in the shape of a Turkic hat. The petals are pale pink with burgundy freckles.
          Lilium ‘Chameleon’ produces delightful drooping flowers with soft pink petals curled down and with burgundy freckles.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Martagon) ‘Chameleon’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-9

          When this lily first opens in mid-summer, petals are a sweet, pale pink with burgundy freckles. Blooms droop downward and curl backward into a ‘Turk’s cap’ shape, like all Martagon lilies.

          As the season progresses, coloring will move from pink to yellow to salmon, which is why this cultivar has been aptly named ‘Chameleon.’ Martagon lilies spread quickly and tolerate a bit more shade than many other groups. Use it at the forest’s edge or in a woodland gardenscape.

          ‘Brindisi’

          Close-up of blooming lilies Longiflorum-Asiatic ‘Brindisi’ in the summer garden. The flowers are large, tubular, bright pink with yellow central stripes closer to the center of the flower and light dark pink freckles. Long, pale yellow stamens with brown anthers.
          Lilium ‘Brindisi’ produces charming soft pink flowers that pair well with the purples and yellows in your garden.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Longiflorum-Asiatic) ‘Brindisi’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-9

          This charming lily features about 7 flowers per stem on 3-4 foot plants. Petals are predominantly a soft, pale pink but the intensity increases slightly toward the center of the blooms.

          Foliage is chartreuse green and lance-shaped, providing a nice contrast between stems and flowers. Pair Brindisi with soft purple lilies or yellow cultivars for a pastel palette. You can also plant them in a container for a sweet bouquet.

          ‘Dizzy’

          Top view, close-up of a blooming Oriental 'Dizzy' lily against the backdrop of a garden. Large white tubular flower with bright fuchsia stripes and dark pink freckles. Long pale green stamens with dark orange anthers.
          Lilium ‘Dizzy’ has beautiful white flowers with bright fuchsia stripes.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Oriental) ‘Dizzy’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-9

          Blooms feature white bases with bright fuschia striping and freckling on this exotic beauty. Flowers face outward and are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Foliage is dark green with a striped texture and strappy shape.

          Plant Dizzy in small groups with reds and/or other bright pinks. Work some into the cutting garden as they smell wonderful and last long in a vase.

          ‘Pink Morning’

          Close-up of Martagon 'Pink Morning' lilies in bloom against a blurred background. The flowers are small, star-shaped, tubular, pale pink in color with dark pink freckles and long protruding white-pink stamens with red anthers.
          Lilium ‘Pink Morning’ has small pale lilac flowers with dark pink freckles.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Martagon) ‘Pink Morning’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-7

          Blooms are a soft mauve color with bright pink freckles on this Martagon lily. They are small but plentiful, with up to 50 per stem, and they droop downward from stems that radiate outward like a bicycle spoke.

          Pink Morning naturalizes quickly in a more casual, woodland setting and does not enjoy hot afternoon sun. Foliage is small, bright green, and relatively sparse.

          ‘Entertainer’

          Close-up of a blooming Oriental 'Entertainer' lily flower against a blurred background. The flower is large, bright pink, tubular, has long reflex petals with ruffled edges. From the center of the flower protrude long pale green stamens with bright orange anthers.
          Lilium ‘Entertainer’ has soft pink flowers with ruffled and slightly reflex petals.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Oriental) ‘Entertainer’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 1-2 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

          Expect roughly 10, up-facing flowers with bubble-gum pink margins and a star-shaped white center on this Oriental class lily. Petals are ruffled and slightly reflexive on blooms that are typically 6-inches wide.

          Foliage is narrow and lance-shaped, peeking up around blooms and creating a nice green base. Plant Entertainer in a pot with some white alyssum or purple lobelia covering its lower stems for a nice effect.

          ‘Flashpoint’

          Close-up of blooming Oriental-Trumpet 'Flashpoint' lilies in a summer green garden. The flowers are tubular, large, have long oval bicolor petals, dark pink in the middle and white at the edges.
          Lilium ‘Flashpoint’ produces large flowers with two-tone petals, dark pink in the middle and white at the edges.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Oriental-Trumpet) ‘Flashpoint’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-9

          Blossoms can be up to 9 inches wide on this hybrid lily. Demanding attention with striking bi-color petals that are dusty pink in the middle and white on the margins, Flashpoint is also pleasantly scented when you get a little closer.

          Flowers face upward on top of dark green foliage that compliments this cultivar’s unique shade of pink. Stem and anthers are extra tall, reaching toward the sun to attract bees and butterflies like crazy.

          ‘Triumphator’

          Close-up of blooming Longiflorum-Oriental 'Triumphator' lilies in a beautiful blooming garden. Large white bell-shaped flowers with deep pink throats grow on long sturdy stems with strappy leaves.
          Lilium ‘Triumphator’ has delightful, bell-shaped flowers with white edging and dark pink throats.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Longiflorum-Oriental) ‘Triumphator’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-8

          A delight in the garden with 8-inch, outward-facing blooms, Triumphator features an abundance of bell-shaped flowers with white edging and rose-pink throats.

          Foliage is dark green, spirally arranged, and finely textured for a striking contrast. This lily works well in rear borders and pairs with almost all other colors. Bring some inside for a pretty, sweet-smelling arrangement.

          ‘Pink Perfection’

          Close-up of blooming 'Pink Perfection' lilies against a blurred green background. The flowers are large, tubular, lilac-pink in color with orange stamens protruding from the centers.
          Lilium ‘Pink Perfection’ produces tubular lilac-pink flowers.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Trumpet) ‘Pink Perfection’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 4-6 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-9

          Petals are a lovely lilac-pink with white feathering on this hybrid lily. Blooms are trumpet-shaped and can reach lengths of up to 10 inches long. They droop downward on strong stems, numbering somewhere between 10 and 20 per plant.

          Pumpkin-hued anthers and stamen make Pink Perfection a wonderful companion for orange annuals like zinnia and marigold. Fragrance is strong and should be planted a good distance away from other trumpet lily varieties.

          ‘Rosella’s Dream’

          A close-up of an Asiatic 'Rosella's Dream' lily in bloom in a sunny garden against a backdrop of bright green strappy leaves. The flower is large, open, tubular, composed of light pink petals with buttery yellow centers and dark burgundy freckles. Anthers are bright red.
          Lily ‘Rosella’s’ Dream flowers have cherry-pink petals with a buttery yellow center.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Rosella’s Dream’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 2-3 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-8

          Single-form, traditional lily flowers are flat and open on this Asiatic cultivar. Petals are cherry pink with buttery yellow centers, and anthers have red tips.

          One of the earliest lilies to bloom, Rosella’s Dream is also one of the longest and will flower for approximately 4 weeks. This cultivar has no scent so it can be planted alongside Oriental and Trumpet category lilies without overpowering the senses.

          ‘Salmon Twinkle’

          A close-up of a magnificently blooming 'Salmon Twinkle' lily flower in a flower garden. The flower is large and consists of 6 large oval petals with slightly tapering ends. The petals are pale yellow at the base with pink blush feathering.
          Lilium ‘Salmon Twinkle’ produces gorgeous, delicate flowers whose petals are pale yellow at the base with pinkish feathering.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Salmon Twinkle’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-8

          Petals are a soft yellow at the base with pink blush feathering that becomes solid toward the tips. Centers have black freckling and deep throats. Featuring between 12 and 20 outward facing blooms per stem, Salmon Twinkle is full and sturdy. This cultivar spreads easily and has almost no scent.

          ‘Souvenir’

          Close-up of blooming lilies (Oriental) ‘Souvenir’ against a black background. The flowers are large, tubular, lavender pink with cream centers and bright orange anthers. The leaves are large, ovate, dark green with parallel veins.
          Lilium ‘Souvenir’ is a compact cultivar of pink lilies with ovate green foliage and large lavender-pink flowers with cream centers.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Oriental) ‘Souvenir’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 1-2 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

          Compact and relatively short by lily standards, Souvenir has a round habit and features an abundance of 6-inch, lavender-pink blossoms with creamy centers. Foliage is ovate and dark, glossy green. It provides a full cushion for blooms and a nice color contrast.

          Use Souvenir in the front of a mixed perennial bed or along a walkway. It also wows in a pot on the front porch or patio. Plant bulbs a little closer together than recommended for container displays.

          ‘Starlight Express’

          Close-up of blooming 'Starlight Express' lilies in a sunny garden. The flowers are large, tubular, star-shaped, bright pink, rimmed with white and red freckles. The petals are slightly wavy along the edges.
          ‘Starlight Express’ produces incredibly beautiful fuchsia lilies with white borders and rich red freckles.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Oriental) ‘Starlight Express’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 1-2 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-8

          Vivid fuchsia petals are rimmed with white and freckled with red on this lovely Oriental lily. Young buds are chartreuse green before opening and provide a stunning contrast with mature, bright pink blooms. Anthers are also bright green, continuing the color scheme.

          Waxy, dark green foliage supports the flowers on this shrubby cultivar. Starlight is a cutting garden favorite and a lily enthusiast’s must-have.

          ‘Samantha Roselily’

          Top view, close-up of Oriental 'Samantha Roselily' blooming lilies. The flowers are lush, double, star-shaped, consisting of several layers of bright pink petals with ruffled white edging and pink freckles.
          This incredible oriental lily has watermelon pink ruffled double petals with white edging.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Oriental) ‘Samantha Roselily’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 2-3 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 3-9

          This lush Oriental lily features extra large, star-shaped, double flowers. Petals are watermelon pink with ruffled white edging and rose-colored freckles. Center petals have some bright green streaking for a lovely contrast.

          Stems are very sturdy and do not need staking. Foliage has a waxy green sheen and is spirally arranged. Samantha is a pollen-free cultivar so it’s an obvious go-to for allergy sufferers who are typically reactive to lilies.

          ‘Tiny Todd’

          Top view, close-up of Asiatic 'Tiny Todd' lilies in bloom. The tall stems are covered with many long, thin, ribbon-like bright green leaves and many unopened green and pale pink buds at the tops of the stems. Some lilies have already opened and form large, open, tubular, star-shaped flowers with pale pink centers and darker margins and fine freckles.
          Lilium ‘Tiny Todd’ produces pale pink top-facing flowers with darker margins.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Asiatic) ‘Tiny Todd’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 12-18 inches
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 5-8

          Blooms face upward and are arranged in semi-flat, single form on this soft, pretty lily from the Asiatic group. Petals have pale pink centers with darker margins and light, subtle freckling.

          Short in stature, Tiny Todd produces up to 9 flowers per bulb and fills in nicely around rocks or other ornamental garden features. Stems have dense, lance-like foliage and leaves are glossy.

          ‘Stargazer’

          Close-up of blooming Oriental 'Stargazer' lilies against a blurred background. The flowers are large, bowl-shaped, have crimson-pink petals with white edges and rich red freckles. Pale green long stamens with orange anthers protrude from the centers of the flowers.
          Lilium ‘Stargazer’ has bowl-shaped raspberry-pink flowers with white margins and rich red freckles.
          botanical-name botanical name Lilium (Oriental) ‘Stargazer’
          plant-type plant type Bulb, perennial
          sun-requirements sun requirements Full sun to part shade
          height height 3-4 feet
          hardiness-zones hardiness zones 4-9

          Each stem produces 4-12 flowers on this well-known lily from the Oriental group. Blossoms are bowl shaped and upward facing on stems that average between 3 and 4 feet tall. Petals are predominantly crimson pink with white to blush margins and red freckles.

          Throats can be yellow to pale green, which is also the color of Stargazer’s anthers and stamen. Fragrance is strong but pleasant, making this cultivar well-suited to a cutting garden or a container planting.

          Final Thoughts

          Before purchasing a pink lily for your garden, get to know the 9 horticultural divisions of lilies, as well as the distinctions between these groups.

          If you’re looking for a cold-tolerant lily that comes in a broad array of colors and has little to no scent, consider something from the Asiatic family. If you’re working with dappled shade or looking for a lily that will naturalize in a wide open space, check out the Martagon lily selection. And if you’re looking for a strong scent with oversized blooms that face upward, a lily from the Oriental group will do the trick.

          If your soil is well-drained and the sunshine is ample, you are likely to have good luck growing lilies of all colors. But for a soft, cottage vibe in the garden or a sweet, romantic pot on the patio, you can’t go wrong with pink.

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