Lilies bloom at different times depending on the species, generally from spring through fall. Here is a breakdown of typical bloom times for various types of lilies:
- Asiatic lilies: Bloom in mid-to-late spring and can last well into summer.
- Oriental lilies: Bloom mid-to-late summer, often starting as Asiatic lilies start to fade.
- Martagon lilies: Bloom in May (early season).
- Trumpet lilies: Bloom in July.
- Orienpet hybrids (a cross between Oriental and trumpet lilies): Bloom from mid-to-late August.
- Species lilies like Lilium speciosum: Bloom in mid to late August.
- Tiger lilies and some late season species: Bloom in late summer.
By selecting a mix of lily types, you can have continuous blooms from late spring through early fall, roughly from May to September. For waterlilies, the bloom period is from May to October with day-bloomers opening mid-morning to mid-afternoon and some tropical varieties blooming in the evening. Overall, if you plant lilies according to their type, you can enjoy their blooms throughout the summer months and into early fall.
