Gotta Love the Lilies, Part 4

This is a group of Double Oriental Lily Soft Music that has finally matured. What a contrast to the blooms from last season. This is absolutely beautiful. Not as fragrant as other lilies but once established they are quite bold.

A group of Salmon Stargazers starting to open. They are very fragrant and showy but require staking if not planted in full sun. The stems just don't get thick enough if planted in too much shade. This group gets about 3 to 4 hours of sun (not enough really) and still blooms well but must be staked.

Another image of Salmon Stargazers.

This year the Nippon Oriental Lily bulbs finally bloomed well. This is a rare breed that isn't seen much anymore. These were planted about 4 years ago.

A duo of Nippon Oriental Lily.

A group of Sweet Rosy Double Oriental Lily caught up in a butterfly bush.

This is a really nice Bight Eyes Phlox. You really cant go wrong with Phlox. Its easy to grow, lightly fragrant, likes sun and butterflies love it. Groundhogs find it irresistible though.

This is Mardi Gras Rose with Bright Eyes Phlox in the background. A perfect pairing I'd say.

This is a Pink Phlox that has been sitting there for two years, woke up and finally bloomed.

Platycodon grandiflorus or Balloon Flower is always a summer favorite. It has intense purple flowers and prefers lots of sun. These will be moved to a new bed next season because they are shaded most of the day.