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Lilies for Long Summer Blooms

Lilies for Long Summer Blooms

Lilies, Species Lilies, Martagon Lilies, Asiatic Lilies, Trumpet Lilies, Oriental Lilies, Orienpet Lilies

Lilies rank high on the list of gardener’s favorites. Extremely showy and exotic-looking, lilies add drama to the landscape with their rich, bright colors, elegant and delicate shapes, and their heavenly scent! They enjoy different blooming seasons, from early summer to late summer and even into the fall, depending on the lily division they belong to. If you are a lily fan and want to enjoy their beauty and fragrance from early summer through fall, you must select lilies from different divisions. There are hundreds of Lily Species and thousands of hybrids. With this choice, how does one pick?

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Hardiness	3 - 9 What's My Zone?
Heat Zones	1 - 7 What's My Zone?
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 (Early, Mid, Late)
Maintenance	Low
Water Needs	Average
Soil Type	Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH	Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage	Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained
Characteristics	Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Showy
Landscaping Ideas	Beds And Borders, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles	City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden

Lilies for Early - Mid Summer Blooms

Asiatic Lilies

Asiatic hybrid Lilies, known for being early bloomers and easy growers, brighten gardens in early to mid-summer with a spectrum from soft pastels to vivid reds and oranges. They boast straight stems, high bud counts, and often spotted blossoms, ranging from open bowls to recurved petals. Enjoying a long bloom season, they are typically unscented.

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Lilium martagon (Martagon Lily)

With their pendant flowers and backward-curling petals resembling Turk’s caps, these early-blooming lilies come in a variety of shades, from pink and lavender to orange, red, yellow, and white, often with charming speckles and freckles. They thrive in full sun or part shade, slightly alkaline soils, and make great companions for ferns and hostas. Once established, these lilies will provide years of beauty in the garden.

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Lilium candidum (Madonna Lily)

Celebrated for centuries, award-winning Lilium candidum is a majestic Lily with large, pure white trumpets and a delightful fragrance. With clusters of up to 20 blossoms per stem, it creates a spectacular and long-lasting display. Plant it near a patio to enjoy its intoxicating fragrance on summer evenings. Reliable and easy to grow, this Lily has received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

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My Collection Lilium Longiflorum 'White American',Lily 'White American', Easter Lily 'White American', Trumpet Lily 'White American', Lilium 'White American', Longiflorum Lilies, White Lilies, Fragrant Lilies, Lily flower, Lily Flower

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Lilium longiflorum ‘White American’ (Easter Lily)

Vigorous, Lilium longiflorum ‘White American’ is a Trumpet Lily (also called Easter Lily) that combines elegance and fragrance. Its pure white trumpet-shaped blossoms are huge, up to 5 in. across (11 cm), and quite impressive with their slightly recurved petals, revealing pale green tips and deep yellow anthers. Elegantly facing outwards, these beauties, up to 4-8 per stem, exude a sweet fragrance that you will enjoy each time you pass by them. Clad with narrow, dark green leaves, the stems of this lily are quite sturdy but may require staking.

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My Collection Lilium Longiflorum 'White Heaven' ,Lily 'White Heaven', Trumpet Lily 'White Heaven', Lilium 'White Heaven', Longiflorum Lilies, White Lilies, Fragrant Lilies, Lily flower, Lily Flower

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Lilium longiflorum ‘White Heaven’ (Easter Lily)

Delightfully fragrant and ravishing, Lilium ‘White Heaven’ is a Trumpet Lily that has every quality to seduce you. Its pure white trumpet-shaped blossoms are huge, up to 7 in. long (17 cm), and quite impressive with their strongly recurved tips revealing a yellowish-white heart and orange-yellow stamen. Elegantly facing outwards, these beauties, up to 3-6 per stem, exude a divine fragrance that you will enjoy each time you pass by them. Clad with narrow, dark green leaves, the stems of this lily are quite sturdy and do not require staking.

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Lilies for Mid Summer Blooms

Trumpet Lilies

Blooming in mid-summer, Trumpet Lilies emit a heavy, sweet fragrance and huge waxy trumpet flowers. Adding distinction and elegance to the garden, their colors vary from pure glistening white to bright gold, yellow, pink, plum, and apricot, with some having dramatic maroon petals on the outside of the trumpet.

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Lilies for Late Summer Blooms

Orienpet Lilies

Adored by gardeners, Orienpet Lilies are outstanding garden plants. They are a real breakthrough in the history of Lily breeding. OT Hybrid Lilies or Orienpet Lilies are the result of crossing Oriental Lilies with Trumpet/Aurelian Lilies. They combine the incredible beauty of the Oriental Lilies with the robustness, heat tolerance and colors of the Trumpet & Aurelian Hybrids. They provide the best of both worlds.

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Oriental Lilies

Oriental Lilies stand out as the showstoppers of the lily world, boasting immense, intensely fragrant, and vividly colored blooms. These exotic hybrids, originating from Japan, grace gardens from mid to late summer, sometimes into fall. Their large, often spotted flowers come in shades of white, pink, red, and feature striking yellow bands. While more challenging to grow than Asiatic or Trumpet Lilies, their majestic beauty is a rewarding addition to any garden.

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Species and Wild Lilies

Species Lilies are wild lilies, native to North America, Europe, and especially Asia. Delicate and full of charm, there are about 80 to 100 accredited Species.

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Planting Lilies

Planting lilies can be a rewarding experience, and here are some steps to guide you through the process:

Time of Planting: Lilies are best planted in the fall or early spring. If you’re planting bulbils (small, black bulb-like structures found in the leaf axils of some lilies), you can plant them in late summer when they are ripe.

Choose a Site: Lilies prefer a location with full sun or partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter. Lilies prefer a slightly acidic pH but can tolerate a wide range.

Prepare the Soil: Before planting, prepare the soil by removing weeds and other debris. You can amend the soil with compost or well-rotted manure to improve its fertility and drainage.

Plant the Bulbs: The general rule of thumb for planting depth is three times the height of the bulb. This can be around 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) deep for most lilies. Make sure the pointy end of the bulb is facing upwards. Space the bulbs about 12-18 inches (30-45 cm) apart, depending on the mature size of the lily variety.

Watering: After planting, water the bulbs well to settle the soil around them. Continue to water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.

Mulching: To conserve moisture and suppress weeds, apply a layer of organic mulch around the lilies.

Fertilizing: Apply a 5-10-5 fertilizer in late spring to provide nutrients for the growing season.

Remember, some lilies, especially the Oriental types, may take a year or so to establish before they start to flower. Patience is key when growing lilies from bulbs. Be sure to keep an eye out for pests such as lily beetles, which can cause significant damage to the plants.

Great Companions for your Lilies

Campanula lactiflora (Milky Bellflower)

Campanula lactiflora (Milky Bellflower) is a striking and durable perennial that adds an elegant touch to the garden. Its tall, branching stems are adorned with numerous star-like flowers in shades of lavender or white, creating a stunning display from mid to late summer.

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Echinops (Globe Thistle)

Echinops (Globe Thistle) is a trouble-free and low-maintenance plant that brings outstanding contrast, interest, and color to the summer garden. With bold, globe-shaped flowers in steel blue or pristine white, these blooms add enchantment and beauty. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, Echinops is a valuable addition to any landscape.

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Hemerocallis (Daylilies)

Hemerocallis, commonly known as daylilies, are hardy and versatile perennial plants that produce stunning flowers in a wide range of colors and patterns. With their long blooming season, ease of care, and ability to adapt to various growing conditions, daylilies are a popular choice for gardens and landscapes.

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Monarda (Bee Balm)

Vibrant and distinctive, Monarda (Bee Balm) is a summer-blooming perennial that adds a splash of color to borders. Whether planted individually or in groups, its eye-catching flower heads create a captivating display, making it a standout plant in any garden.

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Garden Examples

A Lovely Duo for your Late Summer Garden: Japanese Anemones and Oriental Lilies Anemone hupehensis, Japanese Anemones, Oriental lily, Lilium speciosum 'Rubrum', Anemone hupehensis var. japonica

Anemone hupehensis, Japanese Anemones, Oriental lily, Lilium speciosum 'Rubrum', Anemone hupehensis var. japonica

A Lovely Duo for your Late Summer Garden: Japanese Anemones and Oriental Lilies

View Garden A Pretty Duo with Clematis and Lilies Clematis emilia Plater, Lilium Black Beauty, Combining Clematis, Planting combinations, summer borders, summer border ideas

Clematis emilia Plater, Lilium Black Beauty, Combining Clematis, Planting combinations, summer borders, summer border ideas

A Pretty Duo with Clematis and Lilies

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Lilium (Lily) 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.