Lillies in full bloom this week in my garden. |
I'm mostly ignorant about lilies since I focus primarily on plants for eating. As far as I know, most lilies aren't edible, and even if they are, why would you want to eat them when they produce such beautiful flowers?
Lilies up close. |
Brent & Becky's Bulbs catalog. |
While these lilies are beautiful and a real joy to have in the garden, the bigger thrill is their fragrance. Our days are hot and miserable and it's evening when I get to spend time in the garden. As I weed and move the garden hoses and sprinklers around, just as the air is getting still and cooling off, the lilies burst forth with the most enchanting fragrances! Some evenings I can smell them from 25 feet away - not a cloying, too-sweet fragrance, but a subtle, enticing smell that as relaxing as it is inspiring. Who knew lilies could be such a delicious plant to grow?
These yellow ones bloomed earlier. |
I checked Brent and Becky's Bulb catalog today and they're showcasing their next spring's bulbs, to be planted this fall. They have a selection of some fantastical new narcissus and tulips and even in this heat, it's time to think of next spring.
I hope wherever you are, you are having pleasant weather and rain, and if you have extra to share, these drought-ridden, brown hills could use some moisture.
3 comments:
Jim, thanks for linking Becky's bulb catalog. I do love lilies.
I am growing a tiger lily from seeds that I got from my mother in law who lives in VA. I think it may bloom this year (finally) as it has buds now. I have a problem with gophers here and they seem to always find my lilies. I am keeping my fingers crossed that they don't get to this one.
I love lilies especially the fragrant oriental lilies. I rarely leave them in the garden though. I like to have them in a vase. They last forever.
When I was in Seaford I would go over to Brent and Becky's every so often. They shared a number of bulbs with our Master Gardener group for our Learning Garden. Great folks.
I need more lilies...have some and have been adding some each year.
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