Types of Lilies
Many don't realize that there are several different types of lilies, and each blooms at a different time during the summer.
By planting a few bulbs of each kind, you can have lilies in bloom literally all summer long
By planting a few bulbs of each kind, you can have lilies in bloom literally all summer long
Asiatic Lilies
Marlene
Asiatic lilies are hardy, pest-resistant plants.
Asiatics bloom from late June through August.
Most have upward-facing flowers,and usually bear 3 to 12 flowers
on each stem bulb.
Asiatics bloom from late June through August.
Most have upward-facing flowers,and usually bear 3 to 12 flowers
on each stem bulb.
Aurelian Lilies
Betty Sturley
A hybrid cross between a henryi and a Trumpet lily
Tough, hardy plants
Bloom mid-summer
Tough, hardy plants
Bloom mid-summer
Henryi
Lilium henryi
Picture courtesy of The Lily Garden
Lilium henryi is an indestructible Chinese lily, with smaller, tightly reflexed, golden orange flowers with festive papillate “whiskers.”
Cheerfully adapts to almost any garden conditions, including alkaline soils and hot summers!
Will grow from 3 to 6 feet (more when established).
Bloom: August.
Cheerfully adapts to almost any garden conditions, including alkaline soils and hot summers!
Will grow from 3 to 6 feet (more when established).
Bloom: August.
Lilium Longiflorum
Easter Lily
Better known as the 'Easter Lily', L.(lilium) Longiflorum normally flowers in July and August in the garden.
Potted lilies forced for Easter bloom, can be planted into any well drained garden loam after the bloom is finished.
Locate in full sun to light afternoon shade.
Once planted in the garden though, they will revert to their normal blooming time which is not during Easter.
Potted lilies forced for Easter bloom, can be planted into any well drained garden loam after the bloom is finished.
Locate in full sun to light afternoon shade.
Once planted in the garden though, they will revert to their normal blooming time which is not during Easter.
Martagons
Dalhansoni
Martagon lilies are hybrids with dainty, down-facing flowers.
Martagon lilies prefer shady areas.
They are the first to bloom in June.
Martagon lilies prefer shady areas.
They are the first to bloom in June.
Orientals
Stargazer
Oriental lilies prefer acid soil and temperate, moist summers provided by
shade, mulching, or container culture if necessary.
They are noted for enormous flowers and heavenly fragrances.
Bloom in late summer.
shade, mulching, or container culture if necessary.
They are noted for enormous flowers and heavenly fragrances.
Bloom in late summer.
Oriental Trumpets (OT)
Montego Bay
Oriental Trumpets (also known as Orienpets) have been created by combining the unique features of both the Oriental and Trumpet lilies. The results are the best of both: strong fragrance, magnificent colours and impressive size - both bloom the entire plant height! In
fact, these hybrids will get taller and sturdier with each passing season.
Bloom mid to late summer.
fact, these hybrids will get taller and sturdier with each passing season.
Bloom mid to late summer.
Trumpets
Golden Trumpet
The petals of this lily resemble a trumpet giving them a distinctive appearance.
Depending on the variety, they can grow between 1 and 8 feet tall.
Trumpet lilies bloom in the mid- to late-growing season.
Planting different varieties with varying bloom times can result in a continuous presence
of flowers.
Depending on the variety, they can grow between 1 and 8 feet tall.
Trumpet lilies bloom in the mid- to late-growing season.
Planting different varieties with varying bloom times can result in a continuous presence
of flowers.
Species
L.-superbum
Species lilies are wild lilies, occurring in North America, Europe, India, and especially Asia.
It is from these wild lilies that breeders have created magnificent hybrids. Species lilies often possess a delicate charm that appeals to many people.
Many of the species make fine garden plants, while others are a real challenge to grow.
It is from these wild lilies that breeders have created magnificent hybrids. Species lilies often possess a delicate charm that appeals to many people.
Many of the species make fine garden plants, while others are a real challenge to grow.