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!
| 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 | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| 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 | Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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