The blossoms are very large, with thick, waxy petals and an open form. The blossoms may face upward, outward or slightly downward on the stem.
Oriental-Trumpet lilies are winter hardy in zones Over time, the bulbs form large clumps and will produce dozens of blooms. The thick, extra strong stems average 4 to 6 feet tall. Flowering usually begins a week or two before Oriental lilies. Most cultivars are fabulously fragrant. They have very large, outward-or upward-facing flowers with broad petals, and an open, star-like shape. Heights range from 3 to 4 feet tall. Oriental lilies are known for their heady fragrance, which will perfume a room or an entire garden.
Flower colors range from yellow and white to pink and burgundy. Many display contrasting freckles or stripes on the petals. These lilies are a must for cutting gardens and add late summer excitement to any perennial garden. Be sure to plant extras in containers, so you can move them into the garden or onto the patio as they come into bloom. Winter hardy in zones These lilies are a relatively new introduction, courtesy of the cut flower trade. The flowers have extra petals rather than stamens and anthers.
It also means the flowers last longer and have a more subtle fragrance. Double Oriental lilies are 2 to 3 feet tall and usually have several flowers on each stem. Plant the bulbs in cutting gardens and in containers. They will be the stars of all your summer bouquets. Though tiger lily flowers are not as large as some other lilies, their bright color and prominent black freckles make them really stand out. The pendulous flowers have recurved petals in warm shades of gold, orange and red.
Blossoms may be single or double. Shiny, black, pea-sized bulblets line the 3 to 4 foot stems. These are among the hardiest zones and longest-lived lilies. The plants have an old-fashioned charm and are an excellent choice for natural areas.
Heights are 3 to 4 feet and bloom time is late summer. Click HERE to see our full assortment of lilies for spring planting.
Thank you, I have several different kinds but forgot to mark when planted so forgot after a few years. Thank you so much! Very good article though would like to know which ones grow well in coastal north Florida. Hi Nina — this article was about cultivated lilies that are produced commercially. The lily you are trying to identify may be a Florida native. Hi Thomas, Rabbits are a pain and this year they seem to be particularly plentiful — at least at my house.
You can use a foliar spray repellent or sprinkle repellent granules around the plants. Asiatic Lilies- Asiatic Lilies can double themselves within a year as they produce smaller offspring near the surface. Oriental Lilies- They multiply at a much slower rate as compared to Asiatic Lilies.
The bulbs multiply from a natural division, which is better to lift and divide every 3 to 5 years to avoid overcrowding. Asiatic Lilies- They are easiest to grow and is the shortest hybrid of Lily. They are usually 2 to 3 feet tall but can range between 1 to 6 feet of height. The blooms are usually 6 to 8 inches wide. Oriental Lilies- Oriental Lilies gain height every year and range between 2 to 8 feet tall.
They are usually taller than Asiatic Lilies and are often referred to as Tree Lilies. Because of the intense colors, I just had to go get my camera and take some pictures. As I started reflecting on the names of these plants, I realized that I had to label the pictures and two names started to flip back and forth in my mind; namely, Asiatic or Oriental or are these colloquial terms or are these actually one in the same for one plant or were the plants different?
What scary thoughts for a woody plant Crabarian to have about perennial plants! Ding, ding, ding—time to move from guessing about plants to knowing!
So here is what I have learned… Although the terms, Asiatic and Oriental lilies are often used interchangeably, they are definitely NOT the same plants! The Liliaceae family, to which these plants belong, is a huge, diverse and visually stunning group of related plants.
The first and easiest way to distinguish between these two types of lilies is to ask when they produce flowers. The typical timing for bloom of Asiatic lilies is in late spring and early summer June and July.
On the other hand, Oriental lilies blooms come on in late summer August and September.
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