The Asiatic variety is the easiest to grow. It is hardy and there is no need for staking. It is also not very choosy when it comes to the soil it grows as long as it has good drainage. Orientals Oriental lilies, on the other hand, are getting to be popular. Credit this to their large, exotic blooms with their heady sweet scents. In finding true lilies, it is best to check their characteristics such as having stiff stems with narrow strap; large flowers that develop at the tip of the stem; either trumpet, bowl or bell shaped that come with petals that are reflexed. You will also know that the plant in front of you is a true lily if it nods downwards, faces outwards, or turns upwards. 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. After planting, water them and this would make sure that the soil is damp enough to provide moisture. Make sure that there are no air pockets. When the first shoots emerged, make sure to mark the bulbs since you may accidentally step on them. Dividing lilies. Every year, lilies would grew new plants. You will never be able to grow these on spots where water gathers and stands. Caring for these plants must also depend on the season. You have to keep a good eye on your garden in the winter. There may be some mice that are already habituating on your garden because they love nibbling on the tender bulbs of these plants. True lilies are versatile flowering plants that offer the gardener some of the most dazzling choices of beauty, color, fragrances, sizes and shapes of flowers that are so striking they always stand out. In gardens, they are frequently called the grand dame or queen of gardens. What we are talking about is the Oriental lily.