Lilies: 2009 Blooms #5, 1 by gemini_sage

gemini_sage wrote:
I have the same petal breakage issue with LA hybrids too. I especially noticed it when I worked as a floral designer- they became really popular as cut flowers, but I found them a pain to work with. Couldn't keep the blooms looking nice enough to use them in a design. Customers paying $5 a stem for them do not expect to see missing petals.

Moby- your garden is gorgeous- love seeing the comparison shots! I LOVE Trogon....and Sally, ....and Midnight too!

guardian, that's a beautiful plant- my Conca d'Or have fat buds now, I'm excited to see them in their 2nd year. My first OTs started over the weekend, Yelloween and a couple of the American series. LOs Triumphator and Pink Heaven (I think) were ready to pop yesterday, so I'm sure there are blooms out there now. Gotta get some pics today.

Hybrid trumpets are reaching their peak bloom here. This was labeled 'Casa Rosa' from Dutch Gardens several years ago. Looks a lot like Pink Perfection to me.