Available in shades of burgundy, mauve, orange, pink, purple, white, and yellow, the petals are often adorned with freckles. Plants bloom from mid to late summer and are the most shade tolerant of all lilies – Martagons do best in light, filtered shade or full morning sun with afternoon shade.

How many varieties of lilies are there?

The most popular hybrids are Asiatic, Aurelian and Oriental lilies, but did you know that there are about 90 species in the genus Lilium? Read on to learn more about nine different divisions of lilies and a few of their common cultivars, so that you can determine which would bloom best in your garden.

Do lilies come in pink?

Lilies have six plain or strikingly marked tepals (“petals”) and are often trumpet-shaped, sitting atop a tall, erect stem with narrow, long, lance-shaped leaves. They come in many beautiful colors, including pink, gold, red, orange, and white.