The best varieties of lilies

Asian hybrids are the most common lilies in our gardens. They are all very hardy, grow well and adapt to adverse conditions. But how to choose the most spectacular from the rich variety of varieties?

The flowers of Asian lilies can be of various colors, while they often combine two or even three tones. This makes the large bud even more attractive. Thanks to this variety, you will choose flowers to your taste so that they harmoniously fit into the design of your garden.

Up to 30 flowers can be placed on one lily stem. They usually do not exude the rich and sugary-sweet aroma characteristic of most lilies, but they look no less attractive.

All Asiatic lilies are unpretentious in care and endure frost up to -40 ° С. They grow best on neutral or slightly acidic and well-fertilized soils.

So, let's see which hybrids of Asian lilies have gained the most popularity among flower growers.

1. Aphrodite (Aphrodite)

This extraordinarily beautiful lily comes from Holland. Aphrodite has large double flowers with elongated petals of a pale pink color without blotches. One inflorescence contains 20-30 pieces. The width of the bush is about 50 cm.

Appointment	Plant height (cm)	Flower diameter (cm)	Flowering period	Peculiarities
	80-110	13-15	June July	Prefers loose acidified sandy-clayey soil with coniferous litter

2. Golden stone

This graceful lily has lemon-yellow flowers directed upwards and densely covered with red-cherry specks in the center. The flower shape is star-shaped.

Appointment	Plant height (cm)	Flower diameter (cm)	Flowering period	Peculiarities
	110-120		July	In the first year needs in shelter

3. Detroit

Bright, scarlet flowers (sometimes with a yellowish-orange throat) create an elegant accent in the flower garden. The buds are directed upwards and slightly to the side. The edges of slightly curved petals are straight or serrated. Dark red pollen forms on the green-yellow stamens.

Appointment	Plant height (cm)	Flower diameter (cm)	Flowering period	Peculiarities
	90-120	12-17	June July	In the first year needs in shelter

4. Lollypop

Delicate and bright flowers of Lollipop attract many views. The tips of the petals are purple-crimson, and the middle of the bud is snow-white with small brown-purple specks. Greenish stamens are covered with large brown-orange pollen. Inflorescences are small, on one stem there are 3-5 flowers in the form of a wide bowl.

Appointment	Plant height (cm)	Flower diameter (cm)	Flowering period	Peculiarities
	70-90	11-15	June July	Blooms later 70 days after germination; withstands frost down to -25 ° С

5. Mapira

This lily will become the highlight of your garden. Its large flowers of a luxurious maroon (and sometimes almost black) color with orange stamens look very impressive both in a flower bed and in bouquets.

On a strong stem, there are from 5 to 15 buds, which bloom gradually, replacing each other. The flowers are directed upward and to the side.

Appointment	Plant height (cm)	Flower diameter (cm)	Flowering period	Peculiarities
	80-120	Before 18	July	In the first year needs in shelter

6. Marlene

This unique variety fell in love with flower growers for its pronounced tendency to mutation (fasciation), as a result of which a huge number of flowers are formed - about 100 pieces per plant. Such a profusely flowering lily can be obtained as early as the second year after planting. However, this is not guaranteed, since fasciation is an unpredictable phenomenon.

Usually, up to 15 pale pink flowers are formed on one strong stem of Marlene lily. Sometimes the buds are light yellow in the center.

Appointment	Plant height (cm)	Flower diameter (cm)	Flowering period	Peculiarities
	90-110	10-15	End of June - July	Fascicating lily needs to garter stem and abundant dressing

7. Spring pink

The flowers of this hybrid lily are double, pale pink, sometimes almost white. Often the petals are slightly “powdered” with a characteristic purple speck and are framed by a border. One inflorescence contains about 30 buds.

This variety is similar in its characteristics to Marlene: due to the same mutation, the number of pale pink flowers on the stem can reach 100. True, this phenomenon is less common in Spring Pink.

Appointment	Plant height (cm)	Flower diameter (cm)	Flowering period	Peculiarities
	50-100	12-15	End of June - July	With fasciation requires additional dressing and garter stalk

8. Tinos

This spectacular lily gained popularity due to the unusual color of the flower: yellow-orange and crimson strokes are applied on a white or cream bud, like a brush. As a rule, 6-7 flowers appear on one strong stem.

Appointment	Plant height (cm)	Flower diameter (cm)	Flowering period	Peculiarities
	100-120	Up to 16	July August	Bright coloration flower manifests itself only when growing on solar sites

9. Fata Morgana

It is one of the most popular varieties of Asiatic lilies. Terry flowers with 12 lemon-yellow petals, a quarter covered with large dark red specks, leave no one indifferent. The bowl-shaped flowers are directed upwards. They lack anthers.

There are usually 7-9 flowers on one green stem, but sometimes their number can reach up to 20.

Appointment	Plant height (cm)	Flower diameter (cm)	Flowering period	Peculiarities
	75-95	13-16	July August	Grows well like the sun and in partial shade

As a result of crossing Asian lilies with long-flowered lilies, no less attractive so-called LA hybrids appeared. You can read more about them in this article.

Lily is a beautiful perennial plant. It is distributed all over the world and is very popular. Due to its beauty, this flower is able to effectively decorate the garden area. The cultivation of these plants began in the 19th century. Before that, only the white "Candidum" was known in the world. Tiger species were widespread in Russia. There are many varieties of lilies, which differ in characteristics: time, flowering conditions, aroma, color, shape, stem height. Let's get acquainted with the various varieties of this flowerbut.

The image of a lily can be traced in ancient Egyptian and Roman traditions.

Main groups

There are over 10,000 lilies of a unique variety. Thanks to the cultivation of these plants, crops appear that are diverse in color, growth conditions, and aroma. In addition to the main groups, there are varieties created on their basis. They all make up different classes. Main types:

• Species;
• Asian;
• Snow white;
• Eastern;
• Orleans;
• Long-flowered;
• American;
• Interspecific.

Consider these lilies and a description of the varieties of each group.

Species hybrids

Species or Curly hybrids are wild perennials. They are small in size. They have a strong odor. Beautiful, such plants have disadvantages, for example, difficult care. In addition, the Curly Groups are frost-resistant. They grow in one place.

The varieties that are mastered in such conditions include the excellent Martagon, Belaya, and Daurskaya. Tiger is a good species, but should not be grown with other plants. She has a virus in her that causes diseases in these flowers.

Asian hybrids

In the conditions of our country, the most common lilies are the beautiful Asian species. There are about 5000 names of these plants. They easily exist in the middle zone, tolerate severe frosts well. Asian flowers are hardy, very showy. There are several main groups of these plants:

• "Fiesta";
• "Harlequin";
• "Pixie";
• "Brashmarks";
• "Tango".

All groups are different from each other. This species has both small and huge tall flowers. So, common plants "Brashmarka" have colored strokes. In this class, "Vanguard", "Rostani" are popular. "Tango" is a bright variety of lilies, and "Pixie" is small in size. Among the group of two-colored, "Sorbet" is especially widespread, and among the terry ones - "Fata Morgana".

Asiatic Lilies need to be replanted every two years.

Snow white hybrids

Snow-white hybrids originated from European varieties. Plants of this genus are beautiful, tall, white or yellow, tubular. They have a pleasant smell. Snow-white species are very easily infected with various diseases, they do not tolerate frost. The most famous variety, Apollo, grows in early to mid-summer.

Oriental hybrids

Oriental lilies or Oriental are the most beautiful flowers, popular for their large inflorescences and delicate aromas. They look good in bouquets. Caring for such plants is difficult. They need attention. In addition, hybrids are highly susceptible to various diseases. They bloom in late summer, early autumn.

Received a huge variety of Oriental species, different in color, height, aromas. Hybrids are divided into several groups depending on the inflorescences:

• Tubular flowers;
• Flat flowers;
• Chalmoid flowers.

Flowers of Oriental lily varieties are very diverse. So, the Tubular species are very suitable for the conditions of the middle zone, and the Chalmoid ones are spectacular because of their shape. The most beautiful varieties of Chalmovidny hybrids include "Amalia", "Pink Haze".

Orleans hybrids

Orleans or Tubular lilies are whimsical to care for. However, the result is worth it - the Orleans hybrids are huge in size, have a strong pleasant smell, and beautiful flowers.

There are over 1000 varieties of Tubular hybrids. They are divided into several groups according to their form:

• Tubular;
• Cup-shaped;
• Star-shaped.

Among the Orleans hybrids, the most common are African Queen, Regal and Sargent. The great advantage of this species is their disease resistance.

Long-flowered hybrids

The Long-flowered lily group does not have a great variety of species. They grow in a greenhouse, but under certain conditions they can grow in the ground. In Russia, they are almost uncommon. They have large buds, sweet aroma. Famous varieties - "Miyabi", "Formozskaya". A good group is Orange Pixie. They can be used effectively in the garden and in bouquets, especially in combination with other flowers and plants.

American hybrids

Small and very colorful plants. Bloom in the middle of summer. American lilies are distinguished by their bell-shaped form, about two meters high, beautifully speckled on the flowers. American hybrids need care - they need watering, protection from frost. Such varieties as "Lake Tular", "Buttercup" are popular in this form.

Interspecific hybrids of lilies

Interspecific varieties of lilies are the most modern plant species. They are obtained by crossing different groups of these flowers, they combine the best qualities from each genus. Such plants are capable of reaching enormous sizes.

There are several main types of interspecific varieties of lilies:

• LA hybrids are obtained by crossing the Asian and Longiflorum groups. Bloom in the middle lane. Breeders have bred many types of white ("Iceberg"), pink ("Algarve") yellow and other beautiful LA species;

• OA-Hybrids are species that were obtained from the crossing of Eastern and Asian cultures. Disease resistant plants. A difficult culture to breed. The only popular variety of lilies is the dark red Kaveri flower with a yellow border;
• OT hybrids are flowers created by crossing Eastern and Tubular cultures. Very tall bright plants, disease resistant;
• LO-hybrids are created by crossing the Eastern and Longiflorum (Longiflorums) groups. They have very large flowers. Grow well outdoors. Attention is drawn to the excellent varieties "Triumfator", "Shocking";
• Rare species - AT hybrids obtained by crossing Asian and Tubular crops;
• The new group of LOO hybrids is distinguished by huge flowers. They grow in late summer and need protection from the cold.

In the conditions of our country, the best choice would be the cultivation of Asian and Curly groups. LA hybrids and some species of Oriental lilies grow well. Florists also love to grow tiger species and rare black lilies.

It is widely believed that the scent of the lily has medicinal qualities.

In shops you can find lilies of spray and pyramidal groups. There are no such plant species, and flowers of this form are the result of diseases or external factors. There are varieties that are prone to this, for example, "Marlene" or "Aphrodite", but it is worth remembering that not in every case the flower of such species will become bushy.

It is best to plant lilies in the spring. The last planting date is mid-autumn.

Outcome

Lilies are spectacular plants. They have gained popularity for their beauty and fragrance. Thanks to breeders, flowers of exceptional varieties have been bred. In the article, flower growers discovered different varieties of lilies. The huge variety of lily varieties is noteworthy. Grow different types of these beautiful plants in your area and achieve the most beautiful results.

OT Lilies are hybrids of Tubular representatives with Orientals (oriental lilies), were bred in 1952 by American breeders and subsequently improved by Dutch botanists.

A distinctive feature of this hybrid is a strong peduncle; flowers can be either cuboid or drooping. The best varieties of OT-lilies have up to 30-40 peduncles on one stem and look like a ready-made bouquet. Hybrids are distinguished by their beauty, strength, high growth and a pronounced aroma. Flowering earlier than other varieties.

Lilies OT-hybrids: types of photo varieties, care features

When buying a plant, be careful: unscrupulous sellers may offer hybrids of OT lilies, passing them off as a "lily tree" on which supposedly can simultaneously bloom about a hundred buds... In fact, this is just an advertising gimmick and this cannot be.

OT hybrids have a number of advantages over other varieties:

• Some species, several years after planting, can reach gigantic sizes - more than 1.5 m in height. Pink, creamy with a bright yellow throat Garden Affair, etc. look very impressive in the garden of the On Stage variety. If the plantings of such species are "diluted" with shorter lilies, you will get very original cascades.
• The stem has many inflorescences, which in most species exude a unique aroma.
• OT lily hybrids are less susceptible to diseases than other varieties.
• This type of plant thrives on acidic soils, which are often found in the regions of Central Russia.

Having decided to plant this gorgeous plant in your garden, think carefully about the landing site - tall OT hybrids can become the main element of the garden landscapewhile eclipsing other flowers.

Types of OT hybrids

Breeders were bred many OT hybrids of lilies, the main of which are the following:

• Lilium Anastasia. The plant is about two meters high with a gracefully curved stem and pink petals. The white neck has green streaks in the center. Anthers are orange-brown in color.
• Lilium Donato. Grows up to 1.5-2 meters. The flowers are large (up to 25 cm) with a unique aroma. The color of the inflorescences is purple-red, with small purple blotches. The neck is slightly wavy, yellowish-white in color.
• Lilium Honeymoon. It is a late-flowering, medium-sized plant (up to 1 m) with pale yellow flowers. On green stems, there are from two to twelve inflorescences, reaching 30 cm in diameter.
• Double yellow. Terry look with a lemon scent. Inflorescences are yellowish, reminiscent of lime in color.
• Urandi. A very unpretentious variety with large golden pearl flowers.
• Touching. Plant height 120 cm. Petals of a dark yellow color with a red star in the center, exude a strong aroma. The flowering period is late July-early August.
• Purple Prince is a hybrid that occupies a leading position among all the others. The inflorescences are large, striking in their unusual size. The buds, blooming, form beautiful satin burgundy-purple flowers.
• Palazzo - OT lily with crimson-burgundy flowers.
• Red Dutch. Plant height reaches 90-120 cm. Flowers are wine-red with bright yellow tips. Blooms in the middle of summer.
• Robina is a lily 90-110 cm high with pink flowers and a white "heart". The diameter of the inflorescences is 15-20 cm. The flowering period is July-August.
• Scheherazade. It looks like Oriental lilies, but has larger inflorescences.
• Silk Road is a hybrid with delicate pink and white buds.
• Lilium Conca d Or is a hybrid with a height of just over 1 m with a light green stem. Differs in long flowering - up to one hundred days. Inflorescences are large (up to 25-28 cm) with a delicate odor.
• Liliya Altari. Plant height 100-120 cm, flowers are large (18-20 cm), powder-shaped, directed to the sides. The petals are wavy with the tips bent back. The inflorescence is formed from 5-8 flowers, exuding a light delicate aroma. It blooms in the second half of summer (August).
• Lilium Robina is a tall variety reaching one and a half meters in height. Green stems with dark markings. Inflorescences are purple-red with a yellowish-white throat.
• Lilium Miss Feya is a short plant (up to 1 m) with dark green foliage. The flowers are large, up to 25 cm in diameter with a purple-red hue, along the edges of the petals - a white edging.
• Lilium Ovatie is a tall lily, reaching a height of one and a half meters with a fairly strong stem.
• Lilium Sheherazade is a tall plant (up to 2.5 m) with dark green foliage. Up to thirty inflorescences of a drooping shape of a dark red hue are formed on one stem. The diameter of the flowers is 25 cm. The lily blooms in the second half of summer or its end. Inflorescences are cup-shaped, painted white. The neck is green, the pollen is brown.
• Liliya Boogie Woogie. The height of the hybrid is 110 cm. The flowers are white-pink, directed to the sides. The smell is similar to that of lilies of the valley.
• Nazeri Karillon is a tall hybrid with drooping, large (up to 30 cm) whitish-crimson inflorescences. Delivers a pleasant aroma.
• Orenka is a tall plant with orange flowers.

Interesting fact! The smell of the OT hybrid is perfectly preserved in alcohol. If alcoholize the flavor you like - you can use it as a fragrance, for example, for bed linen.

LA hybrids of lilies

Today in the collections of florists you can see early ("Donau", "Rising Sun", "Spirit", etc.) and late ("Rodeo", "Royal Parade", "Dynamo", etc.) types of LA hybrids, among which are tall and short, speckled and without specks, two-tone and monochromatic, odorless and with a slight delicate aroma.

At the end of the last century (1998) there were the newest types of LA lilies were bred:

1. "Pride Star" with apricot flowers;
2. "Nomad", which has large inflorescences of rich purple color;
3. "Manhattan" with crimson pink flowers;
4. Royal Ruby lilac pink;
5. White and pink Showbiz and Don Quixote;
6. "La Paz" with lacquered-like shiny dark red hue.

Rules for planting and caring for OT hybrids of lilies

FROM lily - light-loving plant, but when planting, one feature should be taken into account: the lower part of the stem needs some shading. The soil should be loose, well-drained, containing sand. For good growth and development of hybrids, it is recommended to plant plants in beds with a height of at least 15-20 cm.

The formation of new bulbs is quite slow and it is recommended to replant the lily every five years. The best time for this procedure is September.In autumn, the plants must be covered with plastic wrap, and before the onset of cold weather, planting should be additionally insulated with foliage and spruce branches.

Bulbs of OT hybrids are planted at a distance of thirty centimeters from each other, planting depth - 15-20 cm. Planting is carried out in late April-early May or in September-October. Lily blooms in July, the duration of flowering of most species is one and a half months or more.

OT hybrids are able to maintain their original freshness for a long time and look great when cut. They are often planted along the fence when landscaping areas.

The variety of types of OT lilies allows you to choose the variety you like (or several), and compliance with simple rules and recommendations for planting will allow you to create a beautiful original flower garden in your garden.

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Marlene

The height of this lily is 90-100 cm. Flowers up to 15 cm in diameter, pale pink, tips of a brighter color, smoothly flow towards the center into a paler color. Lily Marlene is very well known as the most abundant and multi-flowered lily. Up to 100 buds can form on one peduncle, it's hard to believe in this number, a real miracle! Nevertheless, everything has its own explanation, and such a number of buds is obtained as a result of fasciation (this is when several stems grow together into one, as a result of which such a powerful and flat stem with a large number of buds is obtained). Such a mutation in the Marlene lily can manifest itself in the second or third year after planting.