Went crazy with lilies this summer.....
So I'm trying again to start a new thread! I know this isn't about amaryllis but since I've seen posts about African violets I thought I'd post a few of my lilies from this summer!
This is Dizzy an Oriental lily that I bought on line. Just gorgeous!!
...and this is Scheherazade...
and Conca d'or
I've got many many more if anyone is interested....😌😌
Donna
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dondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
2 years ago
FrozeBudd_z3/4
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI LOVE Conca d'or ... I had it planted next to my front step ... now, need to find some more of these bulbs, it's my favorite among the yellows!
'Red Dutch' does great!
'Zeba' is new, I hope it winters!!
I love lilies, though so do the darned red lily beetles new to the region, gggrrr!Related Discussions
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Brian Sakamoto (10a, CA, USA)
2 years agoFrozeBudd_z3/4
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoDonna, a pleasure to meet you as well and your very lovely lilies!! :)
Ohhh, I've been eyeing 'Debbie' and I think I should invite her over, lol. Yes, 'Flavia' is a stunner, mine had done totally fantastic for a few years and then just up and disappeared. need to replace it if I can!
'Beverly Dreams' is stunner and has the nicest deep dark foliage ... but, it has the annoying habit of growing on a lean and must be staked, it makes massive bulbs!!
'Touchstone'
'Metropolitan'
'Zeba' is a bit more on the tender side, so I planted it very near to the foundation of my home where it will benefit from the warmth that escapes through the concrete.Deer, are a constant nuisance for me! Lily beetles disgusting and very persistent for the entire season, voracious appetite, terrible seeing them destroy buds and open flowers as well! Despite such, I can't resist adding a few more lilies each year!
Terry
dondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
2 years agoBrian, I thank you!
Here is one more: Tabledance another nursery find that is now snuggly in the ground!
Donnadondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
2 years agoTerry!!
What a stunning photo of Flavia!! I too will buy more when I can find them!! Do you think an underground rodent feasted on yours?
Beverly Dreams is another that we planted this fall and yes and I can't wait to see them!! These are in the hydrangea pen so staking should be easy.
Touchstone is somewhat similar, if a bit darker, than my my Robina which I received as a mislabel but was pleased anyway. Several of my bulbs are planted in front of an old head high stone wall
foundation which over the years I'm sure has leached lime into the soil but those that I have planted there don't seem to mind.
Robina
Here is Anastasia; downward facing flowers but still lovely.
I don't know if you like doubles but I have several and Roselily Sita
(another nursery find) is really stunning. B & D lilies has it for sale under the name Andromeda but it's the same flower.
Love your pictures!!
DonnaFrozeBudd_z3/4
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoDonna, the soil is a bit overly peaty wet where I had 'Flavia' and others planted, I must dig what bulbs remain there and amend the soil. Only a few times have I had pocket gophers come in, they must immediately be eradicated otherwise quickly do much damage!
Yes, I also have 'Robina' as well! 'Roselily Sita' is cutie, I don't have that one, but 'Roselily Samantha' I was very pleased with! I didn't get around to taking a photo, though here's one from the net.
A photo from a few years back from the corner of my house
L Clark (zone 4 WY)
2 years agoFrozeBudd_z3/4
2 years agoL Clark (zone 4 WY)
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoL Clark (zone 4 WY)
2 years agodondeldux z6b South Shore Massachusetts
2 years agolast modified: 2 years agoI too have been studying your lovely photo!! You certainly have a way with clematis that I don't have! Do I see 3 varieties? Also is your gorgeous lily your 'Red Dutch' and what would that one on the left side peeking in be? ('Zeba')?
My only other double is 'Dynamite' not actually a double in fact, only a few flowers were semi-doubles the rest were singles. Doesn't hold a candle to 'Roselily Samantha; I hope yours grows well for you!
Roselily Dynamite
Here is 'Passion Moon' which I received as a mislabel and it took me a while to I'Dit. The bulbs were very small so I have hopes that this coming season 'Passion Moon' will live up to its name!
DonnaFrozeBudd_z3/4
2 years agolast modified: 2 years ago
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