LILIES Asiatics The Asiatic lilies make up the majority of the lilies. They come from a number of the lilies found growing in Asia. They are quite easy to grow and come in a large variety of dramatic colors. Upfacing Asiatics Name Height Flowers America 95 cm Deep purple-black Aphrodite 80 cm Pink, double Blue Eyes 120 cm Bluish pink Cancun 95 cm Gold, red-orange tips Chianti 80 cm Deep pink Elite 95 cm Bronzy orange Fata Morgana 90 cm Yellow, double Grand Cru 100 cm Yellow, blood red heart Iberflora 95 cm Pure red Lollypop 70 cm White, cherry pink tips Medallion 90 cm Light yellow Menton 100 cm Apricot Monte Negro 85 cm Dark red Nepal 90 cm Creamy white, few spots Sorbet 100 cm White, dark pink edges Sphinx 90 cm Orange red, double Umbria 110 cm White Vivaldi 120 cm Pastel pink Dwarf Asiatics Name Height Flowers Butter Pixie 40 cm Medium golden yellow Crimson Pixie 40 cm Pure red Denia Pixie 45 cm Pink Orange Pixie 40 cm Firey orange Peach Pixe 40 cm Apricot pink Snow Crystal 40 cm White Orientals Orientals are the queen of the lilies, both in size and fragrance, available in many attractive colors. In zones 3-4, Orientals should be planted in the spring and covered during early fall frosts. This will help extend the bulb maturity. The soil should have a ph level of 6 to 7. Name Height Flowers Acapulco 100 cm Rose pink Bergamo 120 cm Soft pink, red mid stripe Dizzy 70 cm White, dark pink midrib Golden Stargazer 100 cm Pure yellow Stargazer 100 cm Red/pink, white edge White Stargazer 80 cm White Trumpets Trumpets can be grown successfully in this area (zone 3) but usually need some extra protection. Spring planting may help them settle in and winter through in the colder climate zones. Mulching in the Fall is also highly recommended. This extra care is well rewarded by these beautiful, fragrant flowers. Name Height Flowers African Queen 100 cm Deep creamy orange Golden Splendour 100 cm Golden yellow Pink Perfection 100 cm Deep pink Canadian Belles Name Height Flowers Creamy Belles 80 cm Cream Ivory Belles 80 cm Ivory, yellow blush in cener Silky Belles 80 cm White, greenish hue Orientpets Name Height Flowers Northern Beauty 100 cm Dark red, gold throat Northern Carillon 100 cm White, dark red center Northern Sensation 100 cm White, light red center Northern Star 100 cm Lavender pink Starburst Sensation 100 cm Pink, red throat Easter Lily Hybrids Name Height Flowers Easter Dawn 100 cm Ivory white Easter Morn 100 cm White, pink edge |
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