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Oriental Lilies

Oriental Hybrid Lilies

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

Usually the last lilies to bloom, Oriental hybrid Lilies are derived from the crossing of interspecific hybrids and species Lilies such as Lilium auratum, Lilium japonicum, Lilium nobilissimum, Lilium × parkmanii, Lilium rubellum and Lilium speciosum (but excluding all hybrids of these with henryi). The most famous representative of the Oriental hybrid Lilies is the flat-faced ‘Stargazer’, which is probably the most successful cut flower ever, being upward-facing, strongly fragrant, and long-lasting.

  • 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. Most Oriental Lilies are in shades of white, pink, and red, some with pretty yellow bands on their petals.
  • Intensely scented, from the first blossom opening until the last petal falls, they all are among florists’ most popular cut flowers.
  • Oriental Lilies are frightened of alkalinity as it kills them. If your soil is alkaline, you should grow these wonderful lilies in pots or containers.

Guide Information

Hardiness 3 - 9
Heat Zones 1 - 7
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 (Mid, Late)
Height 2' - 6'
(60cm - 180cm)
Spread 6" - 2'
(15cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, 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, Traditional Garden

Favorite Oriental Lilies

Extremely showy and exotic-looking, lilies add drama to the landscape with their rich, bright colors, elegant and delicate shapes and their heavenly scent! There are hundreds of Lily Species and thousands of hybrids. With this choice, how does one pick? As a start, you may want to browse our lists of favorite Lilies and find the perfect one for your garden or containers.

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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
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 (Mid, Late)
Height 2' - 6'
(60cm - 180cm)
Spread 6" - 2'
(15cm - 60cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Average
Soil Type Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, 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, Traditional Garden
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