Lilies
Asiatic
See Our Flowers...Asiatic lilies are the backbone of the lily garden. Offering as many as 12 blooms per bulb, these hardy lilies are among the easiest bulbs to grow. From the end of June through July, these exotic beauties offer waves of colour through out gardens in our area. Asiatic lilies make a wonderful cut flower as they have no scent. Asiatics prefer full sun to light shade and will tolerate some lime in the soil. They reach a height between 70cm-90cm. and are hardy to Zone 2
Pot Asiatics
See Our Flowers...Many people with smaller gardens are turning to Dwarf, or Pot lilies. Earthbound is pleased to offer a wide assortment of some of the best in short lilies. Culture and performance of these Asiatic and Orientals are similar to their larger cousins, but they only reach between 14” and 20” - perfect for containers, the front of the border, or along a pathway. Pot Asiatics and Pot Orientals are an easy growing choice.
Orientals
See Our Flowers...The unforgettable fragrance of these lilies is their most notable feature. Blossoms of Orientals are large and exotic. Oriental lilies like a slightly acidic soil and prefer full sun. They are heavy feeders and will benefit from applications of a light fertilizer (10-10-10) as they begin to bloom and right after the blooms have faded. Mulch in winter. Late July-August blooms will reach a height of between 20 - 55" . Zone 5.
Pot Orientals
See Our Flowers...Many people with smaller gardens are turning to Dwarf, or Pot lilies. Earthbound is pleased to offer a wide assortment of some of the best in short lilies. Culture and performance of these Asiatic and Orientals are similar to their larger cousins, but they only reach between 14” and 20” - perfect for containers, the front of the border, or along a pathway. Pot Asiatics and Pot Orientals are an easy growing choice.
Species
See Our Flowers...Species lilies are the wild flowers of the lily world, and as such, each has its own unique needs and growing conditions. Some of these are easy to grow, some are more difficult - all are worth the effort. With the purchase of each species lily, we will provide specific growing instructions. Availability and varieties vary year to year. Please contact us directly for our most current list.
L.A Hybrids
See Our Flowers...L.A. Hybrids combine the colour range and hardiness of Asiatic lilies with the heavy petal substance, lush foliage and light fragrance of Longiflorum lilies. These lilies are highly valued by florists as they make excellent cut flowers with a gentler fragrance than Oriental lilies. They bloom mid July through early August and reach a height of between 40 - 52". in full sun or light shade. Zone 3
Orien-Pets, Tree Lilies
See Our Flowers...Fragrant, large trumpet flowers with distinct colour combinations. These are strong, many flowered plants with the same heady fragrance as Oriental lilies, and reach a height of between 45 - 60". Hardy! Zone 4
Trumpet Lilies
See Our Flowers...Classic Lilies! Trumpet Lilies have large, fragrant trumpet blooms. They bloom in July & August and grow to a stunning hieght of between 6 - 9'. Perfect for the back of your border! Zone 3
