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About the Variety
Key Features
Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fast Growing
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Plant Details
BOTANICAL NAME
Lilium asiatica
LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
SEED TYPE
Bulb
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
Partial Shade
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
PLANT HEIGHT
36-48 inches
PLANT TYPE
Asiatic
COLOR
Black
Not to be confused with 80's nostalgia, the Night Rider is a new specialty lily that has made a big splash in the gardening community. A cross between Asiatic and trumpet lilies, these flowers are described as being "violet black" in the sunlight, but in light shade appear as nearly black. They grow to be about four feet tall, but once settled they can grow a little taller. Try them in a goth or all-black garden for something different!
• Note: Fall-Planted Lilies Ship to All Zones Beginning in October
• Upward facing flowers; Perfect for cut flowers; Early to Mid Summer Blooming
We guarantee that our seeds & bulbs will be true to type and ready to thrive. If something doesn't grow as expected, we will make it right. Questions? Call us at 855-440-2929
I wish I had looked at review pictures before I ordered these. They are very pretty but not nearly as dark as the picture imply. I understand soil conditions and temperatures makes a difference but I would have liked to have seen various color versions on the listing. They are beautiful but I have similar colors already.
I received three healthy bulbs, planed them in early April the day I received them. Watered them well. All three came up with healthy plants. They produced three flowers each. Not a single one was anywhere near black (or dark purple for that matter),
They appear to be the "Black Out" red lily. Very striking in color, but nowhere near blackish color that is shown on the "Night Rider" product page.
These are not anywhere near black. The only reason I bought them was for the color. They are very pretty but mine are red. I emailed support and got no response.
Store owner replied:
Hello Lisa. Thank you for your review, and we are sorry to hear that the color did not meet your expectations. While Night Rider is known for its exceptionally dark blooms, it is not a true black lily. Depending on growing conditions, sunlight, and temperature, the flowers can sometimes appear more deep burgundy or red than the near-black tones shown in photos. We also sincerely apologize for the delay in responding to your email. Your inquiry came during the busiest time of our year, when our customer service team was handling an unusually high volume of messages. While that's not an excuse, we understand how frustrating it is to feel that your concerns were not being addressed promptly. We are glad we were able to connect with you directly and provide a resolution. Thank you for bringing your experience to our attention and for giving us the opportunity to make things right. Your feedback helps us continue improving both our products and our customer service!
Do not buy if you are expecting black lilies. All three bulbs did bloom. I only bought because I thought they were going to be black.
Store owner replied:
Hello Heather. Thank you again for your feedback on this lily. While this variety is known for its very deep red to near-black blooms, flower color can vary depending on growing conditions and climate. In warmer regions especially, achieving the darkest tones can be more challenging, as heat and intense sunlight may cause blooms to appear lighter. For deeper coloration, planting in a location with morning sun and some afternoon shade can help reduce fading. Keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained and using a balanced or slightly phosphorus-rich fertilizer may also help support richer bloom color. Even with ideal care, warmer climates may naturally produce more burgundy or dark red tones compared to cooler regions, where the darker pigments tend to develop more intensely. We always stand behind our products and are here to help you grow successfully, so we truly appreciate you sharing your experience with us and allowing us to make it right with you!
The lilies grew and bloomed well in the first yera, o planted in fall 2024 . But the color is not at all black which was my reason to buy.
Store owner replied:
Hello Arpan. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us at Eden Brothers. Your feedback is valuable and helps us work with our growers to improve moving forward. We truly understand your frustration and always aim to provide accurate, high-quality products. We're glad we could find a resolution that worked for you and appreciate the opportunity to continue growing together!
Only one of mine ever sprouted sadly. The one that did sprout got several deep red blooms, but none that resembled the black ones in the sales photos. The one that did sprout is pretty, but not what I expected. I wouldn’t order again.
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Hello Brit. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
All 6 bulbs I planted into the fall grew (YAY), but they are a maroon color, which is nice but not what I excepted.
Store owner replied:
Hello mmvk. We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure accuracy of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. We're happy that we were able to come to a satisfactory resolution for you and look forward to continuing gardening with you!
The bulbs came in a little moldy so i was a bit constrained that they'd die before i planted them, but they rooted quite well within the first week. As for the color they're definitely not black but a beautiful deep red almost maroon color which is no problem i personally loved it.
I know that they will multiply and I am excited for that. They were planted late this spring and 4 out of 6 produced 1 beautiful flower. I loved the color. It was slightly more purple, but it is most likely due to the GA clay that I have been trying to amend.
Beautiful lily. Bulbs arrived in good condition and came up just fine, it's flowering now and it's a striking addition to the garden! Looks a little redder in direct sunlight and closer to black otherwise. Love it.
Store owner replied:
Hello Lisa M. Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Feedback like yours is invaluable, as it helps us continually improve our products. After checking in with our Customer Service Team, it looks like we were able to assist you further. Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts with us and hope you have a beautiful growing season!
These came up beautifully and strong. But they are definitely burgundy not black. Beautiful but not what I wanted.
Store owner replied:
Hello Jennifer. We appreciate you taking the time to report these findings so we can share them with our growers in hopes of preventing such occurrences moving forward. We strive to ensure accuracy of our products and can share in your frustrations, as we wish for all customers to be satisfied with their purchase. We're happy that we were able to come to a satisfactory resolution for you and look forward to continuing gardening with you!
Store owner replied:
Hello,
Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. It's so important to have feedback like this so we can continually improve our products and processes. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. Thanks for your time in sharing your experience with us!
Planted several of these last fall and none of them came up.
Store owner replied:
Hello, Claire
Thank you for your review of Eden Brothers! We greatly appreciate you bringing this to our attention as feedback like yours helps us deliver the best quality products possible. After speaking with our Customer Service Team, it seems we were able to resolve this for you. If you have any other issues, feel free to reach out!
First year they were nice but after two years in the ground they’ve become ginormous with over 80 flowers! I wish I could include a picture to show off how glorious they were. Very unique foliage for lilies too!
When I plant them in the fall they come up during the winter and then we have a cold freeze and it kills them. Our weather is so unpredictable we gave lots of warm weather during the winter then one day are two it gets below freeze and they all freeze I have much better luck when planted in the spring
These are absolutely gorgeous but, the photos look black. They are a very deep/dark red. It's no problem for me because they stand out in my garden. Just be aware. You can see the photos of my flowers from eden brothers on ig. Gothish_plants The quality of their products are amazing and their customer service is great as well.
