Lily species sorted by color

With their symbolism and the extensive range of colors, lilies are among the most popular cut and ornamental flowers. In addition to the numerous types of lily, the enthusiastic lily gardener will find even more varieties of beautiful flowers that are not just two or one color, but multicolored and decorated with attractive patterns. Due to the large selection of colors, it is often difficult to keep track. A list of the most beautiful lily varieties, sorted by color, can be found in this post.

The variety of colors of the lilies

Lilium belongs to the genus of plants whose flowers are among the most popular and culturally important species. The genus is mainly native to the northern hemisphere and extends in the south to the tip of India in Kerala. The lily species have been cultivated for thousands of years and the number of varieties has increased over the years, which makes it particularly exciting for you if you are looking for a certain color. The varieties are divided into the following colors:

• White
• yellow
• orange
• Red
• pink
• violet

Depending on the variety, the flowers can even be two or more colored and have a variety of decorations such as stripes, dots or other colored edges. Regardless of whether you choose varieties that are plain or speckled, the large selection makes the plants ideal for a wide variety of garden projects. You can get an overview of the most beautiful varieties here, clearly sorted according to their color. This enables you to find suitable specimens with little effort. In the Lilium plants below you will not only find varieties, but also pretty species.

tip: Apart from the classic colors, there are even types of lilies that are kept in black. The black beauties include, for example, the 'Black Wizard', whose color tone looks like ebony, and the 'Black Charm ‘, known for its intense deep black tone, which contrasts intensely with the classic white lily plants (bot. Liliaceae) represents.

White varieties

The white lily varieties are one of the classics. Monochrome, they are presented in different shades of white, which look appealing in the vase, the garden or on the windowsill. In Christianity in particular, the white lilies are of great importance and are used at weddings and funerals at the same time. Their symbolism mainly includes transience, femininity and love. Those who choose the white lily species and varieties can choose from the following:

• 'White Elegance': shines in a pure white color
• 'Siberia': matching the name, it is a snow-white lily
• 'White American': Trumpet blossoms in white and wonderfully fragrant
• 'Mister Ed': intense fragrance and pure white
• 'Starling Star': a creamy white variety with a lovely yellow tint
• 'Album': a white variety with a greenish tinge and an extremely long flowering time

The 'White Elegance' in particular is popular with many people because, like tulips, it can be planted in large groups and is particularly popular with its blossoms, especially in midsummer.

tip: In addition to the varieties mentioned above, the Madonna lily (bot. Lilium candidum) is recommended. This is one of the most beautiful white lily species that has not been bred in any special variety, but it is Cultivated in East Asia since around 1,500 BC and subsequently chosen as a symbol of purity in Christianity became.

Yellow lily varieties

Yellow lily species and varieties, on the other hand, exude a completely different charm. While they are often combined with Lilium varieties in other colors in the garden, when given away they are considered a sign of vanity. The recipient should then think about himself, because the flowers are argument enough here. Many gardeners rely on yellow varieties, especially as an ornamental plant, as they look particularly cheerful and are often decorated with decorations. The following overview illustrates the yellow variety:

• 'Citronella': black-spotted yellow variety
• 'Royal Gold': popular due to its lemon yellow color
• 'Yellow Country': intense yellow tone
• 'Fata Morgana': double, beautiful flower
• 'Gold Twin': golden yellow leaves, bent back
• Ko-Oniyuri (bot. L. Leichtlinii): speckled, bright yellow
• Crimean lily (bot. L. monadelphum): appealing, uncomplicated shade of yellow
• Pyrenean lily (bot. L. pyrenaicum): flowers hanging down in an appealing shade of yellow
• Climbing lily (bot. L. modesta): unique lily, the light yellow flowers of which point downwards

As you can see, there is a wide range of yellow varieties to choose from. Depending on the taste, it is mainly the decorated ones that gardeners like to plant.

Lilies in orange

If you want it a little more colorful, lilies in orange tones are ideal. Similar to the yellow varieties and types, these are attractively decorated or in different nuances, which you can easily vary in the lily bed or tub. To do this, take a look at the list below:

• 'Monte Negro': intense orange
• 'Fire King': popular because of the deep orange and the bent back petals
• 'Apeldoorn': an appealing mix of orange and red
• Hanson's Lily (bot. L. hansonii): light orange, speckled
• Fire lily (bot. L. bulbiferum): brown spots on bright orange
• Panther lily (bot. L. pardalinum): orange wild form
• Henry's lily (bot. L. henryi): robust, long-lived, undemanding and deep orange

Do you actually know the importance of these varieties? When you give away orange lilies, you doubt the recipient's intention. So be sure to pay attention to whom or on what occasion you want to give the flower as a gift.

tip: Due to its coloring, the 'apple-door' lily can even be counted among the yellow varieties. The transition is often fluid with this variety.

Pink varieties of lily

Lilies have been a symbol of femininity for centuries. Which color besides white represents that better than a delicate pink. The meaning of this lily color is even more closely linked to the woman and therefore the following are offered Varieties are good if you want to give a present to a lady or if you want to integrate a feminine aspect into your flower bed yourself want. The choice is not small:

• 'Trance': beautiful, light pink
• 'Miss Lucy': a delicate mix of pink and white with a touch
• 'Elegant Lady': large pink flowers with a white border
• 'Stargazer': one of the most famous pink varieties
• Showy Lily (L. speciosum var. rubrum): beautiful pink, dotted
• L. cernuum: petals bent backwards and colored intensely pink

Pink varieties also stand for prosperity, regardless of whether you are happy about it yourself or wish a person.

Red lilies

Of all the colors, red varieties of lily are among the most passionate. Just as red roses exude love and affection, so does the lily. Especially for a marriage proposal or an anniversary present, the red flowers are ideal for depicting a passion that has blossomed. The following varieties and species are to be mentioned here:

• 'Imperial Crimson': particularly elegant red
• 'Nobility': crimson
• 'Cupid': the ruby ​​red is very popular with women
• 'Sphinx': does not develop stamens
• 'Grand Paradiso': deep, noble red
• 'Red Twin': classic bloom in intense red
• Coral lily (bot. L. pumilum): a lily with a coral-red flower
• Tiger lily (bot. L. lancifolium): probably one of the most well-known types of lily

Lilies in purple

Purple or purple Lilium varieties are among the mysterious. On the one hand, there are only a few varieties of this color and, on the other hand, they are not only given away for private occasions. Purple lilies are flowers that exude dignity and grace and the color of which has long been part of the aristocracy in France and other countries. For this reason, a lily in this color makes a good gift for celebrations relating to professional or artistic success:

• 'Black Beauty': sweet scent and picturesque violet
• 'Rodeo': classic purple variety

tip: If you are looking for a purple variety of lily, you will come across the term purple more often than purple or purple. The reason for this: Every dealer or even breeder can decide which term to use for the Hue increases, although in the actual color theory there are greater differences between purple and violet gives.

Multicolored

Last but not least, the multicolored lilies are missing. If a lily is multi-colored, it is usually a matter of special cultivars that are particularly decorative and offer themselves as a small gift or for lily enthusiasts. The varieties are either two-colored or multicolored:

• 'Barcelona': yellow center and orange-red leaves
• 'Muscadet': fragrant variety with a lovely pink center and white leaves
• 'Journeys End': pink-red leaves, white border, extremely well-known
• 'Imperial Silver': white leaves that are speckled vermilion
• 'Orange Triumph': intense orange-red, dotted with black
• 'Nettys Pride': a purple variety that seduces with white tips
• 'Robert Swanson': also purple, but with yellow borders
• 'Marseille': hue a mixture of pink and purple
• 'Pink Perfection': the central stripe in the deep pink leaves is conspicuous in white