) The blossoms are in splashy shades of white, pink, and crimson. The petals are spotted, brushed, or edged with darker or contrasting colors. Oriental hybrids are taller than the Asiatic hybrids (3 to 6 feet). Color shades Each flower usually features an interplay of shades within the same color (the petal edge is lighter than the inner part). They boast of a number of bright exuberant colors and varieties. They come in bright shades of yellow and pink, white, orange, purple, cream and lilac and many more in-between. They have the same basic form of three outer petals (called sepals) and three inner petals. The exterior color of the sepals is sometimes different than the interior petals. When buying and transporting lilies for the first time, make sure the plant is well-kept by placing it in a box or wrapped in newspaper to ensure its stem will not break or its leaves will not be torn in anyway. Also, consider the span of time you will carry the lily to your car because it can damage the plant if the temperature is not right. The most common not to mention most popular types are the Asiatic and Oriental lilies. If you need the type that is easiest to grow and doesn t need too much maintenance since they can grow with any type of soil that drains well, opt of for Asiatic lilies. But if you are very particular about size, fragrance and color, choose Oriental lilies because these have exotic and large as well as sweet perfume. Put some mulch around the lilies to keep the soil moist. During winter, cover the bed with straw and evergreen. This would keep the lilies from being frozen. Spring would be the best time to apply fertilizers with phosphorus-rich formula. When applying these fertilizer, always follow the label directions. Once you have bought the bulbs, it is important to immediately plant them once the ground is workable. If it is not possible, then you could refrigerate the bulbs or place them inside the vegetable crisper. Planting the bulbs The most common questions when planting would be the about the technical stuff, like depth and distance.