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New to planting lilies. What are some good choices.

15 years ago

Last fall is my first time planting lilies. I planted Casablanca, Stargazer, Mona Lisa, Centerfold, Gran Cru, Fata Morgana and Anastasia. Recently I ordered Red Dutch, Navona, Salmon Star and Sorbonne for spring planting. That's a total of 11 different kinds of lilies so far. I have a small yard and can order maybe nine more. All of the ones I purchased already are 5 bulbs each. I have them planted as 3 in back with the other 2 centered in front. If I were to purchase 3 bulbs, how should I plant these? Two in back with one centered in front or one in back with two in front???? Below is a list of others I am thinking about purchasing. If anyone has grown any of the lilies below, please give me your positive or negative remarks about any of the lilies below. Your help is greatly appreciated!

1. Shocking

2. Montego Bay

3. Arena

4. Rosy Dawn

5. Tinos (asiatic)

6. First Crown

7. Sunny Crown

8. Scheherazade

9. Crystal Star

Blackout (asiactic)

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hostaholic2 z 4, MN
15 years ago
I have Tinos and Scheherazade, both are beautiful lilies. In my garden Scheherazade took a year or two to really settle and show it's stuff, but well worth waiting for. Tinos multiplies quickly for me.
alina_1
15 years ago
Black Out is one of my favorite Lilies. MUST HAVE in my opinion:

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Rosy Dawn is a very nice Oriental:

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I LOVE Orienpets including Shocking:

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I also grow Scheherazade. Do not have picture right now. I understand you can not go wrong with it. Make a search on the Perennials forum. You should be able to find Leslie's pictures of Scheherazade. Very impressive.
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hcarnevale
15 years ago
I also have both Shocking and Scheherazade and love them both. Here's a pic of Scheherazade.

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