Looking Up

Betsy getting a picture of our Pink Perfection lily, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. May 29, 2012.

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We knew lilies could grow to be tall, but we didn’t know how tall they could grow.  The picture above shows Betsy getting a picture of our Pink Perfection lily on the first day the flower buds opened.  The plant is a little over seven feet tall.

Pink Perfection Lily, May 29, 2012.

The blossoms are also huge.  Betsy says they are more purple than pink, but all I can say is that they are beautiful.

A closeup of a Pink Perfection lily blossom, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. May 29, 2012.

These lilies also have a delightful fragrance.  These lilies are in a bed try near the street in front of our house.  We’ve noticed people walking up and down the street often pause near these lilies for a few moments.  Why do you think they do this?

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22 Responses to “Looking Up”

  1. Leovi Says:

    Delicious flowers, beautiful colors.

  2. Andrea Says:

    The color is so nice, i love that photo with Betsy, just shows the very loving bond!

  3. Ms. A Says:

    They are admiring the beauty and smelling the fragrance, of course!

  4. MadSnapper Says:

    i had no idea they could grow that tall, also have never seen any that had an aroma. and i agree, they are stopping to smell the non roses.

  5. busy bee suz Says:

    Oh my gosh…they are huge!!!! I don’t know if I’ve ever saw lilies get so tall???

  6. Larry Says:

    We had one that got that tall, but it has left us. Don’t know if something ate the bulb or what happened to it.

  7. Jewaicious Says:

    What beautiful tones and contrasts, and I like how you show us the height through Betsy next to the plant.

  8. Sylvia Kirkwood Says:

    Exquisite flowers, George, and I’d be stopping to get a better look and enjoy the fragrance, too! Hope your week is off to a great start!

    Sylvia

  9. Carletta Says:

    I bet they just aren’t admiring the lilies but your whole yard George!
    The wild lilies that are out here at the moment get very tall.

  10. Happyone Says:

    Wow, that is tall. Didn’t even realize that they could get that tall!!

  11. Colin (HB) Says:

    George, mate. Like other commenters I never knew lillies could grow that tall. Must be the fertiliser that you use????
    I totally agree with Carletta, the people passing by would be admiring your whole vista of a magnificently kept garden.
    Cheers
    Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
    PS: Weather report. The sun is shining – two days now!!!

  12. NCMountainwoman Says:

    Silly me! I’ve always been looking down to see lillies. Should be looking up I suppose. Amazing!

  13. Cheryl Says:

    Lovely photo of Betsy! I am amazed to learn that lilies grow this tall! Its a beautiful lily.

  14. Ruth Hiebert Says:

    A seven foot lily plant is sure to make people stop.The flowers are gorgeous.

  15. Rose Says:

    I cannot believe they grow this tall–glad you got a photo to show us.

  16. ladyfi Says:

    What a gorgeous lily! And so tall…

  17. readerwil Says:

    I didn’t know either that these lilies could grow so high. They are very beautiful though! These colours are exquisite.

  18. diane Says:

    Seven feet tall!!!!

  19. ZielonaMila Says:

    Beautiful flowers, I love such colours. I am greeting

  20. Rajesh Says:

    Very pretty flower. The color combination is very nice.

  21. dayphoto Says:

    Those are TALL…HUGE! I love them. I want some. Where did you purchase your bulbs?

    Linda
    http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com
    http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

  22. CottonLady Says:

    So very pretty…and so very tall. I’ve not seen ones that tall.

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