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Lilium various
'Lily' Common Names: Lily |
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The lily is a flower with a history stretching back to the beginning of time. Lilies for planting in the garden and for cut use as flowers, come in all sorts. The three best known groups are: * Lilium longiflorum, more commonly known as Easter Lilies, have classic white trumpet-shaped flowers and a heavenly scent. * Asiatic lilies with their straight stems, high bud count and generally brightly spotted blossoms, vary in shape from simple open bowls to flowers with exquisitely recurved petals. Colors of Asiatic lilies range from the softest pastels to fiery reds and oranges that practically ignite when the sun shines on them. * Oriental lilies, known as the most flamboyant personalities within the world of lilies, are characterized by their immense flowers, intense fragrance and rich colors. Unfortunately, wild species - the kind that still occur growing in the wild and which have not yet been affected by hybridization - are not too commonly available for garden use. This is a shame, since these are the very species that are so appropriate for the garden. It is not difficult to see that the assortment is being completely flooded with hybrids, with the Orientals and Asiatics in particular being the undisputed leaders. |
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| Landscape uses: border, perennial garden and pots and containers. When lilies feel "at home" they even naturalize in the garden. |
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