Grown from bulbs, lilies are perennial flowers that will return year after year and require minimal care, provided that you plant them in the right place. Lilies have six plain or strikingly marked tepals (“petals”) and are often trumpet-shaped, sitting atop a tall, erect stem with narrow, long, lance-shaped leaves.
What do lilies look like before they bloom?
They are smooth on the outside and grow elongated from a smaller diameter before the bud expands where the petals begin. Often the color of the flower will begin to show on the outside before it blooms. Above is a daylily seed pod. They are bulbous and wrinkly and one will sit upright on the end of a stem.
What are the different types of lilies?
There are several different types of lilies to choose from. These are most commonly grouped into Asiatic hybrids, defined by richly colored but unscented flowers earlier in the season and suited to alkaline soils. Martagon lilies have small flowers with upswept petals that resemble the so-called ‘Turk’s cap’ that gives them their common name.
Do lilies like shade or Sun?
If you are new to growing daylilies, you may be wondering whether they need to be in the sun or the shade in order to flourish. Well, they actually need both to a certain degree. Your daylilies should get at least six hours of sun each day for optimum growth. However, you also need to consider the harshness of the sun.
A inquiry we ran across in our research was “Do lilies like a lot of water?”.
Water your lilies only as needed. Lilies generally don’t need a lot of water, so only water if required. Asiatic lilies, Trumpets, and Orienpets flourish in hot, dry climates, as long as they have enough water up to flowering time. Orientals need watering during the summer, as they do not blossom until August.
How long do Oriental lilies take to grow?
Each class of lily blooms during a specific range of time. Most Asiatic lilies bloom from 30 to 45 days after growth begins. Orientals take from 40 to 90 days. American native tiger lilies are the latest bloomers, 100 to 120 days after spring growth starts.