Caring for Lilies
In the growing season, water freely and apply a high-potash liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks. Keep moist in winter. Apply a thin layer of compost in the spring as well as a 2 in, (5 cm) layer of mulch to retain moisture and control weeds. As flowers fade, cut back the stalks to the base of the plant. After bloom, divide lilies.
How to grow lilies in pots?
Potted lilies must have at least 12cm of soil above the bulb. Bulbs will benefit from extra winter protection if planted deeper. As a general guide plant bulbs 15cm apart and three times the depth of the height of the bulb. Support tall -growing lilies with a plant support. As plants start to flower feed them with tomato feed every fortnight.
However, the vast majority of those which are common in cultivation do share some basic needs such as a lightish, friable and neutral or slightly acidic soil ; adequate moisture during the growing season, a cool root run and, above all, good drainage. Lilies will not last long in a cold, wet clay soil.
Can lilies be grown from bulbs?
Growing lilies from bulbs is a favorite pastime of many gardeners. The flower of the lily plant ( Lilium spp.) is a trumpet shape and comes in many colors that include pink, orange, yellow and white. The stems of the flower range from 2 to 6 feet.
There are many types of lilies which bloom at different times. You can enjoy lilies all summer long if you plant bulbs from different varieties. Asiatic lilies are the earliest to bloom and the easiest to grow. With their upward facing flowers, they bloom early to midsummer.
What is the easiest Lily to grow?
Asiatic lilies – The Asiatic lily is the earliest to bloom. They are also the easiest to grow. This lily will grow almost anywhere. Most are unscented, but they have the widest variety of colors. Martagon lilies – Martagon lilies have whorled leaves and turkscap flowers. It is also called turk’s cap lily, with as many as 20 blooms on one stem.
A frequent query we ran across in our research was “How do you plant a lily plant?”.
After a good rain, find a spot that is the first to dry out. Water trapped beneath the overlapping scales on the lily bulb may cause rot, so a well-drained site is essential. Lilies need lots of sun. For dependable blooms, lilies need 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight a day.