Handle the bulbs carefully, since they have roots which are somewhat fragile. Where to buy? There are numerous garden centers. But if you want something guaranteed then contact your local grower or nursery. Just make sure that you are dealing with reputable growers in the area. You could even look for a specialty grower, someone who specializes in lilies and lily bulbs. It is also very important to know the most suitable types of container for these because the most suitable pot will ensure their healthy growth. The most ideal containers include those that have tapered bottom and sides to ensure that air and water will circulate very well. You can find these ready-made tapered trays and pots in the gardening areas of grocery stores. Longiflorum hybrid (division 5) This group includes hybrids from L. longiflorum and formosanum. The flowers look like elegant white trumpets. They are raised from seeds, although they are not keen to be in the garden. Trumpet and Aurelian hybrids (division 6) Trumpet lilies are standouts in the garden with their magnificent and huge flowers tall, serene, and full of fragrance and colors. Proper Research This is the first time that you are going to try this out, so it is only understandable that you have many questions about the process. How do you go about researching for the necessary information about this? First, you need to check out are the discussion pages online about the subject. Another tall lily, Trumpet lilies can grow up to 6 feet, sporting large fragrant flowers in midsummer. They also love cool temperatures. Tiger lilies carry some of the most exotic-looking blooms around in spotted white, yellow, orange and red. In some varieties, the petal edges have lighter shades than those inside. 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.