Tiger lily is a term used loosely for several species, varieties and hybrids of lilies – although this is erroneous. In 1810, the tiger lily was given the Latin name Lilium tigrinum by the English botanist J. B. Ker Gawler. However, a few years earlier (in 1793), the Swedish botanist C. P. Thunberg named the … Read more
Lily of the valley is a popular garden plant, especially used as a ground cover in shady areas of the garden. The plant is a deciduous perennial found in the temperate regions of the northern hemisphere – it also grows wild in the forests in Denmark. Lily of the valley also grows in large colonies … Read more
Daffodils bloom in March-April and are among the first flowers to bloom in this country. Along with snowdrops, daffodils are some of our most beloved signs of spring. In addition, daffodils are a symbol of friendship and in some countries (including Denmark) also Easter. There is no official figure for the number of species of … Read more
Daylily is a broad term covering species, varieties or hybrids of the genus Hemerocallis. The name daylily comes from its characteristic feature: each flower has an unusually short lifespan; one day (although today there are hybrids that can last several days). Daylilies are very diverse in their shapes and colors, which is the result of … Read more
In the world of lilies, Oriental lilies are something else; their huge flowers, intense fragrance and beautiful colors make them some of the most admirable flowers in the garden. Along with Asiatic lilies, Oriental lilies are also some of the most suitable lily species for Nordic climates. The flowers can have a multitude of colors … Read more
Agapanthus have long been cultivated (especially in warmer parts of the world) and today there are a multitude of species and varieties. In nature, it grows in moisture-retentive soil – typically in ditches or in meadows, pastures and the like. The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek Agape, which is the word for love and … Read more
Lilies (Lilium) are a genus of bulbous plants consisting of approximately 75 species in total. All of these species belong to the Lily family and are also known as true lilies. There are a number of other plants whose names contain the word lily even though they are not members of the Lily family; these … Read more
The Madonna lily is a bulbous plant with large, white, fragrant flowers that bloom in July or August. The Madonna lily originates from the Middle East and has a long history. The maiden name Susanne comes from the Hebrew word for the Madonna lily Shoshan, which also means “beautiful flower”. In Danish, the lily is … Read more
The African lily originates from the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, but is now grown in many other warm climates. The African lily can also be grown in Denmark, just bring it inside during the winter. During the winter months, it should always be kept in a cool place. It also grows best … Read more
Size of a lily bulb The optimal size of a lily bulb is different for each species, variety and hybrid. For example, with Asiatic lilies, which have tall flower stalks with many flowers, it is generally the small lily bulbs that produce the most flowers. Large Asiatic lily bulbs also tend to develop into plants … Read more