They are very different types of hybrid lilies, drived from very different genetic backgrounds and their characteristics will reflect that. Asiatics are hardier (often listed to Z3), have the earliest bloom season, the widest color range and typically no fragrance. They also perennialize or spread very easily. Oriental hybrids are usually rated to no lower than Z5, have a late summer bloom period, a limited color range and typically, strong fragrance. If given the right growing conditions, they can perennialize as well but not as vigorously as the Asiatics. Both require really good drainage and as much sun as possible although the Orientals will also tolerate a fair amont of shade. If you are looking for the best effects of both, hunt up some OA's or Oriental-Asiatic hybrids. The attached lnk will explain the different divisions in more detail. Here is a link that might be useful: lily types

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Oh am I glad I peeked into this post. I really enjoy lilies. First I can't say enough for The Lily Garden. Judy at TLG is a peach. She talked me through the scaling process (it works!) and then talked me through hybridizing. I ordered many many lilies from her and what she does for me is amazing...she will write on the label, tetraploid, diploid or triploid, she will also indicate which plants are sterile or pod fertile and perhaps give me ideas of crossing this with that. I will always be greatful for her help and will order from them forever. (I don't work there and never been there in person. I'm only a satisfied customer). Asiatic 'Vermeer' - I have this lily in full sun, it is a light pink with a creamy eyezone. It does hold a beautiful pink color fairly well until it ages, then it does fade. My favorites are the strongly scented Orientals, Trumpets and Aurelian lilies. I love working in my gardens when these babies are blooming the sent is downright intoxicating. The oriental lilies prefer acid soil thus the problem with your bulbs petering out after a time. I use a granular fertilizer around them for azaleas, rhododendrons which has a high acidity in it allowing a better survival rate with my oriental lilies. I also like Orienpets but the fragrance is not as strong. My favorites that do so well in my gardens are: Asiatics, which bloom in June & July: Asiatic 'Red Velvet' - a beautiful red with recurved flower petals and I've seen the hummingbird constantly fly around this when in bloom. Asiatic 'Tiger Babies' - is awesome, many pinky/peachy blooms with recurved petals. It has small dots in the throat similar to the orange tiger lilies, but this one is beautiful. Asiatic 'White Lace' - you did not mention white, but this is a worthy white to own. This one towered easily at 4 feet and had the beautiful white recurved flowers with purple on the backs of the petals. Gorgeous. (Heirloom Lace is similar and just as nice..it gets a bit taller than White Lace). Asiatic 'Blackout' - this one is absolutely stunning dark black/red in color. Looks magnificent paired with my dark burgundy ninebark (Summer Wine) and a lime colored elderberry (goldenlocks). Asiatic 'Chippendale' - Ya have to get this one...if not for the name alone. ha ha. Seriously, it is a very nice bright lavender pink with recurved petals and gorgeous! Trumpets which bloom in July and August (My ultimate favorite for fragrance): Ice Caves - A beautiful white with a green throat spreading into the midribs of the lilies petals. Stunning! Copper Crown - light orange in color with purple on the back of the flowers petals. Midnight - Dark purple in color. Lady Alice - creamy white with orange bursting from the eye and out into the petals. Very striking. Black Magic - very dark purple. Orientpets which bloom in July and August: Luminaries - Cream colored with orange, yellow and green in a combination flowing through the eye and into the petals. Very complex color combination. (Quintessence, is similary to Luminaries and just as pretty) Catherine the Great - this lily was as tall as I this summer (5'7") It is a creamy white flower with a yellow eye reaching out into the petals. Scheherazade - Is a very popular one that I see in many gardens. It is a stiking white with rosy/red within the petals. The flower petals are recurved and this one blooms on forever with all it's blooms. (Anastasia & Leslie Woodriff are similar except the coloring is more rose and no red.) I better quit. I really enjoy my lilies and wouldn't be without them. Unfortunately, I am a plant collector and have way to many different perennials...not to mention these beautiful lilies. ha ha

Stargazer is an old standby. 2/3 ft so does not topple over. Hardy to z4. I also liked lolipop. The chippies burrow thruout the bed I had with these beauties, and I suspect they ate the bulbs. The black beauty mentioned by entling is a really old fav. and can get up to 6 ft tall. I had it at my old house in a dampish spot and it really thrived. Bloomed in August, when others stuff was looking limp. You may want Asiatic rather than Oriental types, so read up on the differences. Asiatics are hardy to z3. Pondy