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Most Fragrant Lilies

Fragrant lilies, Most fragrant lilies, Lilies for cutting, Asiatic Lilies, Oriental Lilies, Orienpet Lilies

When it comes to fragrance, Lilies have few rivals. Their exquisite and lovely perfume, combined with the dazzling beauty of their flowers, are enough to transport you to tropical climes or lift your spirit when passing by. However, not all Lilies are fragrant. For instance, most of the Asiatic Hybrid Lilies, among the earliest to bloom in early-mid summer and the easiest to grow, are unscented. Other Lilies emit a subtle scent and are agreeably fragrant, while others exude such an overpowering perfume that it is sometimes felt as “overwhelming”.

Invariably gorgeous as cut flowers, Lilies sometimes have shockingly bad taste in the scent they exhale. These should not make it inside the house. Among them are Lilium pomponium or the Martagon Lilies, which are scarcely bearable indoors. If you are looking for a pleasantly fragrant Lily in the house, you may want to try Lilium longiflorum or Lilium japonicum Alexandrae. The delicate fragrance of Lilium neigherrense or the restrained scent of Lilium speciosum make them great candidates for the vase.

Choosing the right varieties of fragrant Lilies may be daunting as there are thousands of them! Here is a list of favorite fragrant lilies. Keep them well-watered in a sunny location, and you will be rewarded with weeks of abundant blooms from early to late summer, with some producing up to 40 flowers per stem!

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 7
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 Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Landscaping Ideas Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 7
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 Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Landscaping Ideas Patio And Containers, Beds And Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage
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