Queen of the Lilies
Oriental lily bulbs (Lilium) produce some the the most exotic and showy flowers in the plant kingdom, with casual observers often mistaking their flowers for huge orchids. They prefer slightly acid, well-drained soil; where temperature are consistently above 90 degrees F. during the summer, plant in dappled shade or where the hot afternoon sun will be blocked.
SPECIAL NOTE We are again honored to be able to offer our customers a selection very limited production lilies from Master Breeder, Johan Mak of Oregon. We have always considered Johan to be not only the top breeder in the USA, but also in the world. In 2017, Johan was honored with the E. H. Wilson Award, which is the highest honor bestowed by the North American Lily Society. Johan, by far, is the most selective breeder we have ever known. Many are the lilies we drooled over these past 3+ decades that were rejected by Johan as "not good enough". When you purchase a Mak selection, you are purchasing one of the finest lilies the world will ever see.
Lily Bulbs the size of your fist or smaller should have 5 to 6 inches of soil covering them. The old adage of "2-1/2 times the depth (of the bulb) is a great rule to follow for Orientals. If you have heavy soil, it would be better to plant a bit more shallow or use a raised bed for better drainage.
The header photo shown is in the hybridizing greenhouse of Johan Mak of Scio, Oregon and the colored ribbons are selections that will be planted out for further evaluation under field conditions. Oriental lilies come primarily in shades of pink, red, rose and white.
SPECIAL NOTE We are again honored to be able to offer our customers a selection very limited production lilies from Master Breeder, Johan Mak of Oregon. We have always considered Johan to be not only the top breeder in the USA, but also in the world. In 2017, Johan was honored with the E. H. Wilson Award, which is the highest honor bestowed by the North American Lily Society. Johan, by far, is the most selective breeder we have ever known. Many are the lilies we drooled over these past 3+ decades that were rejected by Johan as "not good enough". When you purchase a Mak selection, you are purchasing one of the finest lilies the world will ever see.
Lily Bulbs the size of your fist or smaller should have 5 to 6 inches of soil covering them. The old adage of "2-1/2 times the depth (of the bulb) is a great rule to follow for Orientals. If you have heavy soil, it would be better to plant a bit more shallow or use a raised bed for better drainage.
The header photo shown is in the hybridizing greenhouse of Johan Mak of Scio, Oregon and the colored ribbons are selections that will be planted out for further evaluation under field conditions. Oriental lilies come primarily in shades of pink, red, rose and white.
White, 4 to 5 Feet, Late July / Early August Flowering, Fragrant.
$5.95, 3/$16.85, 6/$31.70
J. Mak Oriental Hybrid Lily. Pink/Persimmon/Raspberry Peach, 3 to 4 Feet. Late July / Early August Flowering. Fragrant.
"Sorry, Sold Out Spring 2023"
Oriental Hybrid Lily, Pinkish-red, 3 to 4 Feet, Late July / Early August Flowering, Fragrant.
$5.95, 3/$16.85, 6/$31.70
Mak Oriental Hybrid Lily.Coral Pink / Mango, 3 to 4 Feet, July Fragrant, Fragrant.
"Sorry, Sold Out Spring 2023"
White, Upfacing 3 to 4 Feet. Late July / Early August flowering. Spicy Scent.
$5.95, 3/$16.85, 6/$31.70
Species (Wild) Lily. 3 to 4 Feet, August/September flowering. Light Scent.
$6.95, 3/$19.85, 6/$37.70
These lilies produce some the the most exotic and showy flowers in the plant kingdom. Indeed, casual observers will often mistake the blooms for huge orchids. Oriental lily bulbs prefer slightly acid, well-drained soil. Where temperature are consistently above 90 degrees F. during the summer, plant in dappled shade or where the hot afternoon sun will be blocked.
