Author name: Louise Hughes

I'm Louise Hughes and I run the flower blog flowersfornow.com. I've been interested in flowers since I was a little girl and I love sharing my knowledge with others. I started the blog as a way to share my love of flowers with the world, and I hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of flowers as well.

Do lilies have a scent?

Yes lilies do have a scent, but some varieties are stronger and more distinct than others! In general, Oriental lilies have a strong, classic lily smell while Asiatic lilies are unscented. Here are a few examples:. While many find lilies to smell like clove, others may find the scent closer to cat urine. Lilies contain …

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Do lilies like manure?

Lilies grow best in a sunny position or in light shade; they will not thrive in deep shade. All lilies like a rich fertile soil, which is moist but free draining. Before planting your lilies, dig in plenty of well-rotted manure or compost to help improve your soil. Do lilies stain? Take care: Lily pollen …

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