A group of Asiatic lilies take in the sun. Susan Rendall says Oriental lilies such as this one are fragrant whereas asiatic lilies are not. A darker selection of Asiatic lilies rise above hints of ...
Dear Master Gardener: I purchased some Oriental lily bulbs, then a friend told me they aren’t hardy in Brainerd. Did I waste my money? Answer: Oriental lilies are not reliably hardy in the Brainerd ...
The wonderful display of lilies continues in our gardens. The early up-facing orange lilies bloomed around the end of June, just in time for me to use in arrangements at our local Horticultural ...
I’ve selected this trio of oriental lilies for their delicious scent in summer. Not all lilies are fragrant so I generally test their scent when I see them in gardens or at growers and make a note to ...
Often you will find Asiatic and Oriental lilies that have been forced to bloom for Easter. These would make a great alternative for an Easter lily if you want to plant them in your garden. Easter ...
People often ask me what is my favorite flower. I love so many that I guess I would have to answer, “The one blooming at the moment.” I have many, many favorites and right now oriental lilies are ...
A few years ago, my daughter procured a bunch of Stargazer lilies at a flower shop. The scintillating beauty of these flowers is appropriately complemented by their exceptional fragrance. Gosh, I ...
In the world of lilies, there is nothing more spectacular than the growing number of stunning oriental X trumpet hybrid lilies, commonly known as orienpets. Marketed as "lily trees" by many garden ...
LILIES HAVE two big moments. The first and finest happens July into August when their voluptuous, fragrant flowers define the garden. That is, if you were prescient enough to plant plenty of them last ...
The large, showy blooms of lilies add colorful elegance to the summer landscape. While many plants are called "lilies," plants such as daylily, calla lily, surprise lily or water lily are not true ...