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Extra Features and Video Online FloristsReview.com R E A D O N L I N E 11 LA Hybrids (e.g., Lilium 'Eyeliner') LA hybrids are the best choice for customers sensitive to strong odors but looking for long vase life. They are a cross between L. longifl orum (Easter lilies) and an Asiatic hybrid. They are increasing in popularity due to their larger fl ower size and position. The fl owers are often clustered at the top of the stem, which complements weeping or smaller fl ower types. The Asiatic traits are responsible for the warmer fl ower colors and the upright calyces, which cause the fl ower heads to face upward. You may see LA lilies marketed under the name Royal Lilies. • Key Features: Upward and outward-facing trumpet-shaped fl owers with longer vase lives • Best for: Anyone wanting large fl ower size, color options and less fragrance Asiatic Lilies (e.g., Lilium 'Heartstrings') Asiatic lilies are the most recognizable due to their array of hues ranging from creamy white to nearly black. They also come in bold reds, warm yellows, hot pinks, soft peaches and multicolored mixes that bring pops of brightness and warmth to any arrangement. Asiatic lilies are known for straight and sturdy stems, high bud counts and brightly spotted blossoms that turn slightly upward. They are available in various shapes, from simple open bowls to recurved petals. And—a plus for those who don't like the fragrance—blooms are commonly unscented. • Key Features: Long-lasting, affordable, multiple colors, high availability • Best for: Customers wanting unscented fl owers Oriental Lilies (e.g., Lilium 'Sorbonne') If customers are looking for fragrance, Oriental lilies are the best option. A fresh bouquet of these can perfume an entire room with magnifi cent scent. Some Oriental lilies are double such as the Roselily (for example, Lilium 'Captain Romance'). Double lilies are also sterile, meaning no stamen and no staining! The absence of pollen also lengthens the life of the blooms. Oriental lilies can last for weeks in a vase, with various buds opening in succession. • Key Features: Blooms can have crisp edging, multicolored petals, mottled speckling, starburst eyes, double blossoms, and be stamen-free • Best for: Customers wanting fragrant bouquets featuring large, robust, upright fl owers OT Hybrids a.k.a. Oriental/Trumpet or Orienpet (e.g., Lilium ' Yelloween') OT hybrids are a cross between Oriental and Trumpet lilies, resulting in exciting color patterns. They have fragrant fl owers, with some cultivars having a stronger scent than others. Breeding is very involved, and the OT hybrids may be diffi cult to fi nd in normal distribution lines. You may see OT lilies marketed under the names Sonata Lilies or Lily Trees ® , which is somewhat of a misnomer; "tree" refers to their tall height. • Key Features: Long-lasting, affordable, high availability • Best for: Customers looking for impressive large fragrant blooms Essential features of four amazing lily hybrids

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