Double lilies layered with extra petals and reduced poll
Double lilies
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Double lilies
Double lilies replace the conventional ring of stamens with additional petals, creating fuller flowers with a layered centre. That change does more than alter their shape: many double-flowered lilies produce little or no pollen, making them particularly useful for cutting where traditional lily pollen can stain clothing, table linen and surrounding surfaces.
The group includes both Asiatic and Oriental-derived varieties, so colour, scent and flowering time can differ considerably from one cultivar to another. Some are compact enough for pots, while taller double lily bulbs belong naturally in a mixed border or cutting garden. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil or a substantial container, keeping the roots cool and the emerging stems in good light.
Their extra petals become more apparent as each flower unfolds, gradually building the dense form that separates double lilies from single-flowered Lilium. Use one variety where a more uniform shape is wanted, or combine double and single lilies so the difference in flower structure becomes part of the planting. Most double lilies can remain outdoors in the UK provided the bulbs are not left sitting in wet soil through winter.
