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I am looking for lilies to grow in a large pot ( 2 foot diameter by 2 foot high ) facing approximately East in a sheltered area.
My priority is fragrance, for which lilies are well known.
What varieties do you recommend?
Hi there,
If you prefer lilies with a gorgeous perfume, then the Oriental Lilies and double oriental lilies known as Roselilies are your best pick. Oriental lilies come in a palette of pinks, whites and even yellows. These are all highly scented varieties and reach up to 120cm in height.
Oriental Trumpet Lilies are also scented but reach a much taller height, that is why they are appropriately nicknamed Tree Lilies.
Nymph is a very popular variety and has a gorgeous sweet scent.
The general rule of thumb is the whiter the lily, the stronger the scent as they attract pollinators by their scent as opposed to their colour.
Hope this helps.
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