27-07-2021
Lilies in public green
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All types of lilies are suitable for planting in public green spaces. When planting, attention should only be paid to the height of the various types concerned, so that the high lilies are behind the low lilies. All types of lilies are also suitable for planting in window boxes.
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Martagon lilies (80-120 cm)
Martagon lilies are actually perennials that form bulbs and are therefore extremely suitable for permanent planting in public greenery. Martagon lilies are also called Turkish lilies because the flowers resemble small turbans because of the bent petals. They are characterized by a profuse flowering with the flowers blooming consecutively from bottom to top for a number of weeks. They also grow freely in nature and therefore have good resilience. Various colours are now available through refinement. This type of lily has a scent.
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Trumpet lilies (80-120 cm)
Trumpet lilies are unrefined primeval lilies with a natural resistance, suitable for permanent planting in public greenery. They grow up to 120 cm high and have trumpet-shaped flowers that can reach a diameter of 15 cm. These beautiful lilies are available in the colours, white, yellow, pink, purple and orange. They have few leaves and the colour is dark green. This type of lily has a light scent.
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OT Hybrid or “tree lilies” (80-130 cm)
This inter-specific cross between Orientals and Trumpet lilies is characterized by breathtaking large flowers in many different colours. They are ideal for naturalising and are suitable for permanent planting in public greenery. They can reach a height of more than 130 cm after a few years.
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Specie lilies (50-100 cm)
Specie lilies are unrefined primeval lilies with a natural resistance and suitable for permanent planting in public greenery. They come in many different colours and shapes and are characterized by a profuse bloom where the flowers bloom consecutively from bottom to top for a number of weeks.
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Asiatic lilies (60-80 cm)
This is the most famous type of lily with upright flowers. Asiatic lilies are sturdy lilies that grow easily and are suitable for perennial plantings in public greenery. They are characterized by a very wide colour spectrum with many harsh, bright colours. They generally give a large number of flowers. This type of lily has no scent.
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AOA lilies (60-80 cm)
AOA = Asiatic x Oriental x Asiatic
AOA lilies are sturdy lilies that grow easily, suitable for perennial planting in public greenery. They are characterized by a very wide colour spectrum with many harsh, bright colours. They generally give a large number of flowers. This type of lily has no scent.
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Dwarf Asiatic (pot) lilies (20-45 cm)
These are Asiatic lilies that stay genetically short. Suitable for perennial plantings in public green spaces and extremely suitable for planting in large public flower boxes.
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LA Hybrid lilies (60-80 cm)
LA hybrid lilies are known for the thick stem and beautiful leaves and are suitable for perennial plantings in public greenery. The flower is more upright. They are available in beautiful colours. This type of lily has no scent.
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Oriental lilies (60-80 cm)
Oriental lilies are popular for their wonderful scent and large flowers. They are available in many red, white, pink and yellow colour variations and shades. Oriental lilies are suitable for annual plantings in public greenery. This type of lily has a strong scent.
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Longiflorum lilies (80-100 cm)
These are also called Easter lilies or November lilies. This lily can grow up to 1 meter high and is characterized by its long trumpet-shaped, white, scented, outwardly turned flowers. Longiflorum lilies are suitable for annual plantings in public green spaces. This type of lily has no scent.
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