Oriental lilies will fill an entire garden with their intoxicating perfume. Their flowers measure 6 to 8” across and can be white, yellow, pink, rose or raspberry, often with halos, stripes and freckles in contrasting colors. Oriental lilies put on a breathtaking finale as they bring the lily season to a close. OT Hybrids typically produce eight to twelve flowers per stem and they are in bloom for 2 to 3 weeks. They have the spicy fragrance and open flower shape of an Oriental lily with the thick petals and slightly upward facing flower habit of a trumpet lily. OT Hybrids, also called Orienpets, are a cross between Oriental lilies and trumpet lilies. Trumpet lilies are hardy in zones 5 to 9. Though some trumpet lilies are 3 to 4 feet tall, including the ones used as Easter lilies, most reach 5 to 6 feet tall and each stem may display a dozen or more blossoms. Trumpet lilies includes longiflorum lilies, Aurelian hybrids, and other types with large, deeply fragrant, trumpet-like flowers. They are ideal for sheltered areas and naturalistic plantings. As with most "wild" plants, species lilies can be particular about soil type and drainage. They typically have reflexed petals and long anthers. 'Black Beauty', are the wild ancestors of most modern lilies. LA hybrid lilies are hardy in zones 4 to 9. The flowers are outward or slightly upward facing and come in bright, pure colors They are exceptionally long lasting in the garden and in bouquets. LA Hybrids have very large, open-faced blossoms with a light fragrance. They typically bloom in early summer and are hardy in zones 3 to 9. Martagon lilies are slow growing and tolerate more shade than other lilies. A single stem can display between 10 and 50 flowers. They produce dainty, 3” wide, downward-facing flowers with recurved petals. Martagon liies are also known as "turk's caps". Double Asiatic lilies are long lasting in the garden and as cut flowers. This gives the blossoms a full look and also makes them pollen-free, which is nice for bouquets. All are winter hardy in zones 4 to 9.ĭouble Asiatic lilies have the same growth habits as regular Asiatics, but their flowers display an extra set of petals. Asiatic lilies are ideal for flowerbeds and containers. Heights range from 1 to 3 feet and the sturdy stems rarely need staking. They have upward or outward facing flowers in a rainbow of colors, from white through yellow, peach, orange, pink, red and maroon. Late Season Lilies: OT (Oriental-Trumpet) Hybrids, Oriental Lilies, Double Oriental Lilies, Tiger Lilies, Species LiliesĪsiatic lilies bloom in early summer. Mid-Season Lilies: Trumpet Lilies (including Aurelian and Longiflorum), OA (Oriental-Asiatic) Hybrids, LA (Longiflorum-Asiatic) Hybrids, For information about planting and growing lilies read All About Lilies.Įarly Season Lilies: Martagon Lilies, Asiatic Lilies, Species Lilies, Double Asiatic Lilies A dry, late spring may delay flowering, while an early, wet spring may speed things up. ![]() Within each type of lily, there are varieties that bloom earlier than others. ![]() In the list below, lilies are presented in order by their approximate bloom time. ![]() By planting several different types of lilies you can enjoy having these beautiful flowers in bloom from June to September. Many gardeners don't realize there are almost a dozen types of true lilies with a surprising variety of flower styles, stem heights, colors and bloom times.
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