On Thursday afternoon, I sat next to Susan Sibley during a wonderful lecture on women garden writers of the 1920s and 1930s. Before the lecture began, Susan told me that the martagon lilies in Azalea Woods are just beginning to bloom. She advised that they will “go quickly” especially with warm temperatures.
So, after the lecture, with camera in hand I set off to see these lilies that survive from Mr. duPont’s time in the garden. They are worth the trip to see. I’m not sure how to describe their color – something between coral and pink with yellow accents. To find them, walk to the 1750 House and turn into Azalea Woods. Follow the macadam path for about 200 paces and you’ll find a huge bed of them on your right.
There are several kinds of martagon lillies in this area. Some are from the collection of Dick Lighty, a well-known area plant expert.
Here are photos, but I don’t think they do the delicate flower justice. You’ll need to see them for yourself!
