Today’s photos are from Mary Murphy in Minnetonka, Minnesota. We’ve visited her garden before (More Blooms From Mary), and today she’s focusing on her lily collection.
Here are some photos of my lilies (Lilium hybrids, Zones 3–8). I have gradually added to my collection over the years.
I started with this variety, Lilium ‘Tiny Pearl’.
I loved that lily so much I got ‘Tiny Rocket.’ Both of these are compact varieties that stay less than 2 feet tall.
A few unnamed lilies were the next additions.
A gorgeous rich pink . . .
. . . and an incredible dark burgundy-red
The amazing ‘Rosella’s Dream’ was next.
This delicate pink is called ‘Foxtrot’.
‘Nettie’s Pride’ boasts dark spots against the white petals.
The final lily is ‘Casa Blanca’. Unlike the others, this is an oriental lily, with incredible fragrance.
All these lilies bloom at the same time, creating so much beauty. The daylilies will be starting next!
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