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An amazing trumpet lily that is widespread in southwestern China and northern Myanmar (where it was first described). Since it grows in a large geographical area, morphological variations are normal. The flower is usually white with a sulfur yellow center, but in rare cases the entire flower has a yellow color. The outer part of the flower is greenish with varying amounts of pink or purple. The flowers can be over 20 cm long. The smell is strong and pleasant, but prolonged exposure can cause headaches (especially indoors). This species produces bulbils in the leaf axils and the first flowers are possible 2 or 3 years after their planting.
In cultivation, this lily requires excellent drainage, and it is necessary to protect the bulbs from excessive moisture during the winter. In favorable conditions, it can reach a height of over 2.5 meters! It is a late riser, not usually appearing above ground until mid-May, or even June, but then grows very rapidly to flower in late July or August (depending on your climate).

This lily is widespread in Slovenia, and also in parts of Croatia, Austria and Italy where it grows in various habitats with very good drainage. Its flowers vary in colour, but are usually orange and red while yellow predominates in the southern part of the range, which sometimes causes confusion with L. bosniacum (and other lilies from carniolicum group). The flowers are speckled on the bottom with varying amounts of "black" dots and have a pungent smell.

It is still a rare species in cultivation. Bulbs require excellent drainage! A neutral or pH+ soil mixture with lots of gravel is preferred. Seeds are delayed epigeal in germination, which means you should sow it in late summer/early fall and they will usually emerge next spring. First flowers after 5 or 6 years, so you must be patient.

A very beautiful tiger lily that never fully folds its petals. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil. Widely cultivated in China for its edible bulbs.

This lily is widespread in the central Dinarides, especially in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also in parts of Croatia and Montenegro where it grows on karst terrain. It is most often found at higher altitudes where it is grouped in smaller populations. The flowers are yellow (sometimes/rarely pale orange) with a "black"/dark center and have a pungent smell. Apart from the difference in geographical distribution and flower color (which is almost always yellow in bosniacum), L. bosniacum does not have any external differences with L. carniolicum. Because of this, L. bosniacum was often (in the past, and still sometimes today) considered a subspecies or variation of L. carniolicum. The species is protected by law throughout its range.

It is still a very rare species in cultivation. Bulbs require excellent drainage! A neutral or pH+ soil mixture with lots of gravel is preferred. Seeds are delayed epigeal in germination which means you should sow it in late summer/early fall and they will usually emerge next spring. First flowers after 5 or 6 years so you must be patient.

A nice little reddish gem from East Asia. This is one of the earliest flowering Lilium species. Very easy to grow and can flower from seed after only one year so it's ideal for beginners. The flowers have an unusual and light scent.

One of the most common longiflorum selections on the market (at least here in Europe). It's very easy to grow and multiplies well in favourable conditions. It tolerates direct sunlight and high temperatures without any problems. Just make sure the soil is moist. The scent is fabolous! You can feel it metres away.

This is an easy-to-grow species, native to East Asia (NE China and Korea), which is still rare in cultivation. What I really like about this species is its very strong and uniform orange or yellow color with different amount of spotting. Unfortunately, its fragrance is very bad, but thankfully not spreading around too far from the flower.

Nice species which is widespread throughout Europe. Cultivation is easy as long as drainage is perfect. The flower color is very variable. It prefers neutral or slightly alkaline soil. This species can be easily propagated with bulbils from upper leaf axils (although not all plants produce them).

Beautiful Fritillaria which is a common plant in many gardens. The flowers can be orange, red and yellow, and the whole plant has an unpleasant odor. Successful cultivation requires excellent drainage and a dry period after flowering until the end of the year. Too much rain (especially in summer) can cause bulb rot very quickly.

The only Fritillaria species that grows in my area with only a few populations. They usually have only one yellow-red flower. Although they are strikingly colored, they are difficult to spot in the field because they can be quite small. It grows in rocky, karst areas, usually in sunny positions.

A beautiful and fragrant white trumpet from China that has a yellowish-greenish throat and varying amounts of green or pink-purple to brown color on the reverse of the petals. This species has played a major role in producing today's trumpet hybrids. Vigorous and long lived, it will do great in any garden if drainage is perfect. Covering against excessive winter rain is a must. It will produce big bulbs over time. Easy to grow from seeds.

This Taiwanese beauty is one of the easiest lily species to grow, and sometimes it only takes 6 months to bloom after sowing the seeds. In cultivation it is usually divided into tall and dwarf variant. This species is also invasive in some parts of the world (South Africa, Australia).

Unacceptable name (name already used for another lily). Collected in the wild in 1931. According to the RHS Lily Register, it could belong to the L. pardalinum subsp. vollmeri.

Pure white form of Lilium regale (without pinkish reverse on the petals) which is equally fragrant and easy to grow. It blooms earlier than normal regale. L. regale 'Album' on the market today is not one clone so you can expect variations in flower and plant form.

It is believed that Dutch cultivated Lilium leichtlinii is not a true species but a hybrid. True leichtlinii looks slightly different and it's not vigorous like commonly available cultivated forms.

Important warning; The available Dutch-grown hansonii is not a true species but a martagon hybrid. True Lilium hansonii is very difficult to find in cultivation.

The darkest form of Lilium speciosum named after Hirotaka Uchida who selected it and, alongside his eldest son, protected it during the war years in Japan. It grows up to 1,2 metres with several beautiful medium sized scented flowers. This selection is the most commonly found in commerce now.

One of the best asiatics I have ever had. Pretty tall with a lot of buds each season. It does not require support because the stems are firm. Lots of offspring every year. The color does not fade even under the strongest sun and heat.

This lily is sold as a strain so the color can vary. It needs shade in the hottest time of the day because the color fades very quickly. Mild scent.

Definitely one of the best hybrids on the market. In a short time it reaches a great height with many flowers. The bulbs are large and produce many offspring that bloom after 2-3 years. The smell is contagious and pleasant, to some even too strong.