Lilies are one of the most delicate flowers to gaze on.
But did you know that there are various types of lilies to choose from?
These various lily types have sets of distinguishable characteristics, hence, the famous lily divisions.
So if you are here for that, read on.
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How many types of lilies are there?
This can be tricky because types can also be mistaken as the number of existing lily cultivars.
These notable traits are attributed to their hybrid genes.
If you want to plant one, here are some Asiatic hybrids that you should get to know.
Black Out
It has elegant dark red flowers accented with dark red to black centers.
The flowers bloom upwards throughout the summer with five flowers in each stem.
It is self-seeding so expect for it to come back each year.
Brunello
It is striking with its recurving tips and bright orange colored blooms with dark red stamens.
At full bloom, it is bowl-shaped and its petals will face upwards.
Its blooms spread widely at 8inches and its stems could hold 12 flowers.
It blooms the entire summer at 3ft tall.
Citronella
It is a bright yellow flower with dark red freckles all over the blooms.
These downward-facing flowers form clumps over the years with at least 20 of them in one stem.
It blooms from early to mid-summer at 5ft tall.
Dot Com
It grows large white or purple-pink flowers with burgundy spots emerging from the center.
Each stem could hold 9 flowers per stem and blooms from early to mid-summer at 3ft tall.
Fire King
It adds tropical flair to the garden with its rich, red-orange flowers that look like fire.
It is self-seeding and blooms from late spring to early summer at 4ft tall.
Grand Cru
It is known for its bright red flowers and burgundy center.
It is self-seeding, hence, shall come back each year to bloom from early to mid-summer.
It grows at a maximum of 4ft.
Each stem produces 10 flowers from early to mid-summer.
It grows up to 3ft, blooms from early to mid-summer and blooms seven flowers per stem.
Gran Paradiso
It is an upward-facing flower with recurved tips and bowl-shaped, deep red blooms with orange centers.
It blooms from mid to late summer at 4ft tall.
King Pete
Its bright yellow flowers are upward-facing and wide-opening.
It is also adorned with a dark yellow center and dotted with brown freckles.
It is self-seeding and blooms from early to mid-summer.
Patricias Pride
It also goes by the name of Purple Rain.
It is an upward-facing, wide-opening flower with white petals and burgundy-purple center.
It blooms each year from early to mid-summer.
They are also early bloomers who love the shade and could thrive through frost.
Heres the most popular Martagons you should know about.
Arabian Knight
It is easy to spot with its golden-brown blooms with dark mahogany brown spots.
Each stem can hold at least 50 flowers, all facing downwards.
It blooms throughout summer, will bloom yearly and can self-seed.
Claude Shride
It is in between dark red to brown mahogany and dotted with bright orange freckles.
Its flowers face downwards and blooms yearly from early to mid-summer.
It can self-seed and grows at a maximum of 6ft tall.
Manitoba Morning
It has interesting reddish pink flowers, dark brown freckles and yellow center.
Its flowers are downward-facing with each stem producing 50 flowers from early to mid-summer.
These hybrids are native to Europe specifically in Greece and the Balkan countries.
It blooms from late May to mid-June, hence, the name.
Nankeen
It is unique for its lance-shaped leaves.
It is stunning for its apricot-orange flowers with red streaks down to the center.
It is relatively drought-tolerant, blooming through summer.
The most popular American hybrid is the Bellingham.
They exclusively grow in containers because they are not as hardy as the other lilies.
It is outward-facing, fragrant and blooms from mid to late summer.
Brindisi
It has the perfect all-pink contrast.
It is majorly baby pink in color with contrasts of darker pink down to the center.
It blooms all summer at 4ft tall with seven flowers per stem.
White American
At full bloom, its flowers open wide at 5 inches across.
It has recurved, pure white flowers with yellow anthers and green tips.
The flowers are upward-facing and each stalk produces 8 flowers from early to mid-summer.
These ones prefer full sun, hence, not cold-hardy.
They will bloom pink, elongated, closed-trumpet or tubular flowers throughout summer.
African Queen
These exotic looking lilies are known for their striking apricot-orange, trumpet-shaped flowers.
They send fragrant smells in the garden making them good choices for vases and arrangements.
They can grow up to 3ft and bloom from mid to late summer.
It blooms only in the mid-summer.
Golden Splendor
It is an award-winning lily recognized by international horticultural organizations.
It is known for its trumpet-shaped, golden brown flowers and burgundy underside.
It is outward-facing and each stem produces 20 clustered blooms all through summer.
Pink Perfection
It is an outward-facing, trumpet-shaped flower with purple-pink color and white edges.
It is loved for its very fragrant smell all through summer.
It is more heat-tolerant than most lilies.
Each stem will produce at least 20 clustered flowers.
Division 7: Oriental Hybrids
These are the products of the cross-breeding L. auratum and L. speciosum.
They are known for their large, curved, upright petals that bloom from late summer to early fall.
They are one of the most famous cut flowers because of their strong, fragrant smell.
They could reach a full height of 5ft.
Casablanca
Its outward-facing flowers are notable for their pure white color and deep green centers.
It blooms from spring to mid-summer at 4ft, maximum.
It is self-seeding and comes back annually to bloom throughout the summer at a max of 4ft tall.
Entertainer
It is unique for its small, bright pink flowers and a heart-shaped, white center.
Each stem will have 10 flowers blooming all through summer.
They are annual bloomers as they can self-seed.
Starlight Express
Each stalk will produce 15 flowers in deep pink colors adorned with white edges.
Tom Pouce
Its flowers have soft-pink and contrasting dark brown stamens.
The flowers grow wide at 8 inches and the whole plant grows at 3ft tall.
It blooms annually from mid to late summer.
Love Story
It is perfect as both a container flower or a border plant.
It is known for its large crimson red flowers with white edges and glossy green leaves.
It is also a popular cut flower that blooms from late summer to early fall.
Tiger Moon
It is majorly white in color dotted with brown freckles, maroon stamens and a yellow center.
It blooms annually from July to August.
It is cold-hardy, being able to tolerate up to -15C.
Red Eye
It has a notable fiery red color, adorned with burgundy spots and white edges.
It is cold-hardy, blooming from July to August.
It is extremely fragrant and is a favorite of florists thanks to its large, elongated flowers.
Stargazer
It is one of the most popular oriental hybrids.
It is upward-facing with recurved tips and long, red-orange stamens.
Its petals are white with a red base and darker red spots.
It blooms throughout summer.
It blooms from early to mid-summer and is loved for its fragrance.
They are robust, very fragrant and can tolerate more heat than other lily types.
Belladonna
Blooming largely up to 7inches wide, this one is known for its bowl-shaped, golden yellow flowers.
It grows to up to 4ft tall and blooms from mid to late summer.
It grows up to 7ft tall and blooms throughout summer.
Flashpoint
It is an amazing container lily striking for its old rose flowers with white edges.
It blooms from mid to late summer at 4ft tall.
Its flowers are generally toxic to pets.
It blooms all through summer at 4ft tall, max.
Robert Swanson
It is known for its large, flame-colored flowers of red and tinges of orange.
Its recurved petals have yellow edges and apple green centers.
Each bulb produces 40 flowers and blooms from mid to late summer.
It blooms all through summer.
Souvenir
It is an upward-facing, bowl-shaped flower with dark-purple pink petals, red-orange stamen and a gold center.
It is self-seeding, blooming annually from mid to late summer.
LA hybrids
These ones are made from crossing Asiatic hybrids with L. longiflorum.
They produce large and fragrant flowers that are mostly flat in shape.
They can grow up to 7inches.
OT hybrids
These, on the other hand, are crossbreds of Oriental lilies and the Trumpet/Aurelian lilies.
They are known for being robust growers.
They are durable and can tolerate very hot climates.
They produce large, outward facing flowers and are famous stem cuts because its flowers are heavily scented.
These native lilies are native to Europe, North America and heavily in Asia.
They are harder to grow as hybrids compared to growing them as in the wild from seeds.
Brindisi
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Lady Alice
It is a hybrid lily crossed with the Lilium Henryi cultivar.
It has a unique pendulum-shaped, apricot-orange petal that fade into white at the edges.
It also has cinnamon colored freckles reaching to the center.
It blooms through summer.
It is often confused with tiger lilies and blooms from mid to late summer.
Pumilum lily
It produces scarlet red, curving flowers with black spots forming at its base.
Each stem will produce 30 flowers that bloom all through summer.
It will grow up to 2ft tall.
Big Brother
At full bloom, it can open wide to as large as a kids face.
It blooms annually during mid-summer.
Corleone
It is another florist favorite thanks to its intense, upward-facing, very fragrant blood red flowers.
They resemble Christmas lilies and bloom the entire summer.
With its dark brown spots all over, it highly resembles tiger lilies.
Each stem will produce at least 25 clumped flowers annually throughout summer.
What is the difference between a daylily and a lily?
To further differentiate them, here are some characteristics that you should be keen of.
First, daylilies are rhizomic while lilies grow from bulbs.
Third, daylilies can only grow to up to 4ft while lilies can reach a maximum of 10ft.
What are the most fragrant lilies?
Most Asiatic lilies have no scent while Martagon lilies are too scented they would be too much for vases.
Which Lily smells the best?
If you want just one answer, you will not get it here.
Did you know that there is a list of lily powerhouse under the category of best-smelling lilies?
What does a lily symbolize?
As have been mentioned, lilies are highly symbolic in many cultures and religions.
For Christians, Madonna lilies are associated with purity, specifically to the Virgin Mary.
Read more:Lily flower meaning
What does a lily plant look like before it blooms?
How many times will a lily bloom?
With the best conditions and through delicate care, lilies will bloom annually.
The remedy to this is to plant other fast-growing plants and use the dead foliage as organic mulch.
Why is Lily called the flower of light?
The allusion to lily as the flower of light can be traced back to the poem by Ben Jonson.
Where do lilies grow?
Lilies grow in moist, well-draining soils.
They love non-soggy soils, full sun and loads of organic nutrients coming from mulch.
As for their native regions/locations, lilies grow in temperate climates in Asia (i.e.
Will lily come back every year?
We have summed this up in the previous sections.
Conclusion
There are a lot of reasons why lilies are universally loved.
Generally, they are easy to grow and they have minimum care requirements.
Aside from that, there are hundreds of them to choose from, blooming in various shapes and colors.
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