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Oriental Lily
Lilium ‘Dunyazade’ has deep red flowers with a narrow strip of cream on the outer edges of the recurved petals. The stems stand 4 to 6 feet tall bearing downfacing trumpet shaped flowers in July and August. Dunyazade is an Oriental hybrid. Oriental lilies bloom a little later and generally have larger flowers, and taller stems than the Asiatic lilies. As a lily becomes more established, it will produce more blooms on higher stems. Typically Oriental lilies have a lovely fragrance, although some people find it unpleasant at best. The unsurpassed grace and beauty of this lily makes it a lovely addition to the garden. Lilies love full sun, but will do well in partial shade. They tolerate hot summer days, as long as the bulbs are deep enough to remain cool. Lower plants surrounding the lilies will help protect their roots from drying out. Lilies make an excellent cut flower with long lasting blooms and buds that continue to mature and open after cutting.