There arenine classesof lilies , agree to the North American Lily Society , and all of them are lovely . But , for northerly gardeners , the two most ordinarily planted classes are the Asian and Oriental lily — both of which are capital flora for northern garden .
Both types perform well in the garden , if give full Lord’s Day and well - run out soil , but the Asiatics are generally conceive the well-heeled group to grow . ( For a discussion of the differences between Oriental and Asiatic lily , see thisblog postfrom a Canadian gardener . The tips on how to have intercourse what you have are specially utile . ) One interesting difference between the two types is that while the blooms of the Asiatics generally face upward , the Oriental hybrids more commonly face sideway .
Asiatic lily are rock - solid hardy in Minnesota . you may imbed them early in spring and will get flowers that summertime and for many summer afterward . They generally grow 1 to 4 feet tall and start blooming ahead of time in the summertime . A niggling fertilizer in the outflow and again in June or July will keep the bulb healthy and bally . Asiatic lily issue forth in a full kitchen stove of colors — red , orangish , yellow , pink , whitened . ‘ Enchantment ’ is a popular orange tree miscellany that blooms in June . Many Asiatic lilies are unscented .
Flowers face more upward on Asiatic lilies.
oriental person shinny in some Minnesota gardens , while doing beautifully in others . These are the lilies with that classifiable lily fragrance that some gardener adore ( others are gross out by it ) . They grow substantially in full Dominicus ( perhaps in a sheltered location ) with light , well - drained soil . They generally spring up 2 to 5 feet tall and will make a cluster about 2 feet wide . ‘ Stargazer ’ lily is one of the most democratic ( and brave ) Oriental hybrids , though this eccentric comes in a miscellany of pastel nicety as well as beautiful whites .
Two final distinction about lilies : Each yr , MSHS has a bulb sales event at the Minneapolis Home and Garden Show ( we ’re in room 103 ) . There is a keen sort of healthy bulb available and many well-read Tennessean there to answer questions . terminate by during the show , which is being held Feb. 27 to March 3 , 2013 . Second , if you are interested in learning more about lilies , you ca n’t go wrong by check out theNorth Star Lily Society . This group includes many Minnesota lily hybridizers and enthusiastic cultivator . NSLS has a bulb cut-rate sale every fall and a lily show each summer . Check out its web site for more info .
Lilies blend well with other annuals and perennials.
‘Mona Lisa’ lilies are stunning in a container or a garden bed.
