Lilium orientale 'Mix'
Lilium
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Lilium (Lilium orientale 'Mix') - Description
Nothing compares with the elegance and fragrance of Oriental Lilies. Here's a way to plant these beauties lavishly and sample the tremendous variety available: whites, pinks, reds and bi-colors that will bring you joy year after year. They're among the most glamorous cut flowers, too. The regal splendor of Oriental lilies gives the crowning touch to your summer garden. They carry your garden through the hot summer into balmy autumn with their magnificent blooms, which are at least 6 inches across. The tall varieties lend an airy elegance when spotted through the back of the border. All are unsurpassed for cutting, having a very long vase life. The flamboyant flowers, with their gracefully recurved petals, are delightfully fragrant during the day, but even more so at night. They are very long lived in the garden and will multiply over the years. Taller varieties need staking. They like lots of sun on their tops and some shade at their feet, a problem easily solved by planting them among shorter perennials.
Lilium (Lilium orientale 'Mix') - Blooming
Lilies are known for their beautiful flowers and have been hybridized fervently since the 1920's. There are several classes of flowers in the Lilium genus including Asiatic hybrids, Aurelian hybrids (Trumpet Lilies), Oriental hybrids and interdivisional hybrids. Many of the Aurelian hybrids have pleasant but strong scents.
Lilium (Lilium orientale 'Mix') - Growth
Very diverse genus of plants ranging in size from 1 ft. tall to 9 ft. tall. In climates with cooler Summers, Lilies can withstand full sun exposure. Generally, however, they perform best in filtered sun or afternoon shade.
Lilium (Lilium orientale 'Mix') - Planting
Plant bulbs in the Autumn or Spring. Remove any injured bulb tissue and let the bulb callus over in a cool dry place for a few hours before planting. Dig at least 1 ft. of soil, then backfill the now loosened soil so the bulb will be placed at the appropriate height in the soil (planting depths vary amongst the species and varieties).
Lilium (Lilium orientale 'Mix') - Pest
Lilies are susceptible to viral infections. To remedy viral infections, dig out and destroy and lilies that have mottled leaves or severely stunted growth (if it had recently hailed, mottled leaves and severely stunted growth can most likely be linked to that). Deer, rabbits, groundhogs, and voles consume entire plants. Birds may peck at buds, creating holes. Slugs, snails, and red lily beetles are also problems. Gray mold occurs under wet conditions.
Lilium (Lilium orientale 'Mix') - Interesting facts
There are about 100 species of Lilium, but many garden hybrids also exist. Lillies are endemic to the woody and scrub sites of Europe, Asia south to the Philippines, and North America.
Lilium (Lilium orientale 'Mix') - Soil and irrigation
Lilies rarely go dormant; therefore, they generally require regular water year round. Water when the top 2 inches of soil has dried out. Since many lilies have tall floral stems, it may be best to flood the soil versus using overhead irrigation. Overhead watering can topple tall stems.
