The Hybrid Oriental Lily 'Scheherazade', Lilium, is a rare repeat bloomer that produces unique deep burgundy flowers with a gold edge that fades to cream. Extremely fragrant. What is a flower garden without fragrance? Oriental Lilies are one of the most beautiful of all lilies and their fragrance permeates the garden air. These are the lilies that florists favor for summer bouquets and bridal centerpieces. Blooming later in the season than most other lilies, these exotic beauties are truly spectacular in color and flower size. Over the past few years, the demand and interest in Oriental Lilies has grown dramatically.
Oriental Lilies are long lived and they will increase in number year after year. They are ideal for summer bouquets because of their heavenly fragrance. Oriental lilies display huge flowers that are richly colored and are borne on long stems. Use them in flower borders or in your own cutting garden. They prefer acid soil and temperate, moist summers.