Asiatic Orienpet Hybrid Lilies

The "Orienpet" lilies are relatively new to the lily world, produced after years of combining the garden persistence, heat tolerance and color of Trumpet and Aurelian hybrids with the sublime beauty of Oriental lilies. The flower color may vary in Orienpets depending on their complex ancestry and the interaction of many pigments, Orienpet lilies often have more intensely colored flowers in cooler weather. Heat and bright light can lighten their colors. Asiatics grow tall stems with many flowers from small bulbs; larger bulbs of these types are less adaptable to transplanting. Below are listed some various Asiatic Orienpet Hybrid Lilies to plant in your garden bed to make it dazzle between mid-July and early August.

‘Yelloween’ has fragrant flowers of luminous yellow with fluted outer petals. The flowers look straight up into the sky, lighting up a perfect candelabrum inflorescence on strong stems four feet tall.

‘Dunyazade’ can stand (with no staking) up to 8 feet tall. Has luscious lemon flowers opening with cool green nectarines— quite a dramatic lily.

‘Orange Crush’ has fragrant large, creamy open bowl flowers with juicy orange centers. Each lush, sturdy stem growing 4 to 5 feet and taller has an abundance of flowers.

‘Silk Road’ has huge white flowers with deep, intensely crimson pink throats. These flowers have an enormous inflorescence with many well-spaced secondary buds lasting for an extended blooming time. Plus they have a wonderful, powerful fragrance.


‘Caravan’ has slender and strong blue-green stems and carry huge outfacing flowers of intense sunshine yellow with brilliant red centers. This fragrant and unique lily will create the ultimate focal point in your summer garden.

‘Luminaries’ puts on a stunning show with tri-colored flowers on a huge and creamy white background containing a wide sunburst of gold at the throat, encircled with a kaleidoscope of deep pink. ‘Luminaries’ bring a totally new rainbow color combination to lilies that blooming in July. The perfume is a delicious combination of the heady fragrance of Trumpets and delicious scents of Orientals.

‘Mother of Pearl’ has heavy-textured flowers with broad petals of shimmering opalescent white, with soft nuances of lemon and peach at its margins. Its fragrance is sublime like the scent of honeysuckle.

‘Alchemy’ has huge, wide-open flowers of deepest red rimmed with a wide margin of rich coppery gold. This unique, spell-binding combination reminds us of the alchemists’s quest to change metals into gold. ‘Alchemy’ will bring magic to your garden, transforming it with long-lasting color and fragrance in mid-July to early August.

‘Pizzazz’ has brilliant orange flowers with shiny red centers. Their more recurved shape, carried on gracefully arching stems. Its lush blue-green leaves make a marvelous contrast.

‘Radiance’ is a luscious, deep raspberry color that glows from within. Cooler temperatures will intensify the color. ‘Radiance’ has an elegantly sculpted form.

These "Orienpet" hydrid lily creations are worth their efforts and will certainly add a touch of intrigue to your summer garden.

Dayelle Swensson is an avid writer for the web on a number of topics. Having gardened herself for many years, she is able to advise others about a variety of things including gardening tips, lawn and tree care, watering, hose reel and keeping your home garden looking good and healthy.