Asiatic lilies are perennial bulbs that bloom with showy, upright flowers in numerous colors, such as orange, yellow, red, pink, and white. Unlike Oriental lilies, which bloom for around four ...

There are two main types: Asiatic lilies and oriental lilies. ‘Asiatic lilies are easier to grow and come in a greater variety of colours,’ explains Samantha. ‘They grow best in alkaline soil.

Asiatic lilies are short varieties, up to about one metre tall, and have upward-facing flowers with no fragrance. They come in a wide range of colours and bloom early in the summer, usually from ...