Bulb Flowers decribe the special features of oriental lily bulb plants and flowers?
Oriental lily bulbs add bright color and sweet scents to any garden bed. These tall flowers work well in border gardens, in sandy soils and as the front row of a garden bed. All oriental lily bulbs can be planted in mid-fall, to bloom the following summer. The University of Minnesota recommends planting from mid September to mid October.
Stargazer
The Stargazer lily is bright fuchsia to maroon-colored with clean white edges. From the center of the flower, yellow or orange stamens shoot out. The Stargazer lily grows to 30 inches tall; bulbs should be planted 12 inches apart. This lily blooms from July to August and can be planted in hardiness zones 5 to 8, notes White Flower Farm. A popular cut flower, these lilies have a strong, sweet fragrance.
Casablanca
The Casablanca variety of oriental lily is crisp white, with reddish-brown flower stamens. The flowers have an interesting texture when observed up close and emit a pleasing fragrance. Casablanca lilies bloom in August and grow up to 48 inches tall. Plant in either full or part sun in hardiness zones 5 to 8, leaving 12 inches between bulbs. Casablanca is widely regarded as the best white oriental lily, notes White Flower Farm.
Tiger Lily
Tiger lilies bear vivid orange flowers dotted with small black speckled. These brightly hued lilies reach 30 to 40 inches tall, according to Colorado State University. They bloom in July and August. The original tiger lily is orange but, as Floridata notes, horticulturists have developed white, pink, yellow and red hybrids.
Connecticut King
Connecticut King has deep yellow petals and brown flower stamens. These oriental lilies grow 28 to 40 inches tall. Plant Connecticut King in full or part sun in hardiness zones 3 to 10, with 12 inches between bulbs. This lily blooms from June to September---and are among the first oriental lilies to bloom in the season, notes the University of Minnesota.
