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ARTICLE PREVIEW from Fine Gardening July/August 2006 (#110)
After other lilies have faded, these Orienpet hybrids take the stage to strut their stuff by Woodruff Imberman Lilies are as classic as apple pie and baseball. They can be found in the gardens of beginning and professional gardeners alike. There are a vast number of lilies available, especially with the breeding efforts that have taken place over the past few decades. Common lily groups like Asiatic, Oriental, and Trumpet are among the most popular, but there is a new group called Orienpet that is making waves in gardening circles. A cross between Oriental and Trumpet lilies, Orienpets extend the lily season and provide color, fragrance, and height to the late-summer garden. In this article, lily collector Woodruff Imberman shares his favorite Orienpet hybrids and reveals some helpful hints for growing lilies.  Preview next articleBack to this issueBuy this issue
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