Species Lilies, Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies, Trumpet Lilies, Easter Lilies, Orienpet Lilies, Martagon Lilies,
Lilies make perfect partners with other plants and help create strikingly beautiful combinations in the garden. There are many Lily species and even more hybrid Lilies to choose from, offering a rich array of heights, colors, and bloom times. These hearty bulbs are easy to grow and require minimal care, provided that you plant them in the right place at the proper depth and distance.
The depth and distance apart at which you will plant your Lily bulbs vary according to the type of Lilies.
Asiatic lilies are among the earliest to bloom, and they are also the easiest of lilies to grow. Medium-sized plants with upward or outward-facing flowers, mostly unscented. Their flowers are 4-6 in wide (10-15 cm) and can bloom for up to one month in the garden.
LA hybrid Lilies result from crosses between Lilium longiflorum (‘Easter lilies’) and Asiatic Lilies. They are robust growers with strong, sturdy stems and exceptionally large fragrant flowers.
Adored by gardeners, Orienpet Lilies are outstanding garden plants. They are a real breakthrough in the history of Lily breeding. They combine the incredible beauty of the Oriental Lilies with the robustness, heat tolerance, and colors of the Trumpet & Aurelian Hybrids. The best of both worlds. Blooming towards the end of the lily season, Orienpet Lilies are perfect additions to the late summer garden. Gardeners welcome their fresh and impressive blooms since many other plants have started to fade.
Cultivated for centuries, award-winner Lilium Candidum is a majestic Lily with large (2-3 in or 6-8 cm long), glistening pure white trumpets facing outward, and bright yellow pollen. Celebrated for its intense and delicious fragrance, this prolific Lily produces clusters of up to 20 blossoms per stem for a spectacular, long-lasting display. Plant it near a patio and enjoy its intoxicating fragrance on a summer evening!
Amazingly decorative and easy to grow, Martagon Lilies feature bountiful 2-4 inch blossoms (5-10 cm), mostly downward facing with strongly recurved tepals and resembling a Turk’s cap (hence their common name). Yellow, pink, lavender, light orange, deep dark red, and white are the colors most frequently seen and are often accompanied by whimsical speckles and freckles.
Known as the most flamboyant personalities within the world of lilies, Oriental Hybrid Lilies are characterized by their immense flowers, intense fragrance, and rich colors. Blooming over a long period, from mid to late summer and even into fall for some varieties, their flowers are usually large and open, outward facing, or pendant with striking patterns of spots.
Species Lilies are wild lilies native to North America, Europe, and especially Asia. Delicate and full of charm, there are about 80 to 100 accredited Species. Some of them make excellent garden plants that can be grown without fuss. Others may require special attention to some specific needs and be challenging to grow.
Tiger Lilies (Lilium Lancifolium or Lilium Tigrinum) command our attention with their bright and showy, orange-colored flowers covered with black or deep crimson spots, giving the appearance of the skin of the tiger, hence their common name. Native of China and Japan, they are robust and easy to grow. Amazingly decorative, Tiger Lilies feature unscented 5-inch blossoms (12 cm), mostly downward facing with gracefully recurved tepals. Prolific, mature bulbs can produce up to 12 blossoms per stem and will multiply to form clumps over the years.
Blooming in mid-summer, Trumpet Lilies emit a heavy, sweet fragrance, and their huge waxy trumpet flowers, up to 6-10 in. long (15-25 cm), may be pendant, widely flaring in a shallow bowl shape or be upward facing. Adding distinction and elegance to the garden, their colors vary from pure glistening white to bright gold, yellow, pink, plum, and apricot, with some having dramatic maroon petals on the outside of the trumpet.
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
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Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Genus | Lilium |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
Hardiness |
3 - 9 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 |
Plant Type | Bulbs, Perennials |
Genus | Lilium |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
Landscaping Ideas | Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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