Remove spent flowers but do not cut stalks after blooming wait until the foliage has turned yellow. All lilies benefit from extra water during dry spells. Plant them among leafy perennials, annuals or ground cover to keep the roots cool in summer.
#Purple lily full
They thrive where they get full sun on their tops but will also adapt to light shade. The tallest varieties belong at the back of the border and may need staking.Īll lilies must have excellent drainage. Their huge, waxy flowers have slightly recurved petals, elongated anther-tipped stamens, and a subtle, fruity. Orienpet Lilies combine the stature of the Chinese Trumpet Lily with the exotic beauty of the Oriental Hybrid Lily. A stand of Purple Prince adds garden drama when planted alone or when paired with Lavon. Lilies are most effective when planted in groups of three or more. This regal maroon-purple hybrid has a pink flush and lime-green nectary furrows. After planting, water well two or three times before freezing. Plant 6" deep (or 3 times the thickness of the bulb) and 9-12” apart, preferably in groups of 3-6. Plant with the roots downward, when in doubt plant on their side. This gorgeous Calla Lily plant with unique trumpet shaped flowers will make an excellent addition to a loved ones home. Prepare the soil with large amounts of organic matter such as leaf mold or compost. The most natural location for lilies is on sloping ground with excellent drainage. If rainfall is sparse, you may need to water the bulbs once a week to help them get established.įall is a great time to plant lilies, you can plant any time before the soil freezes. When in doubt as to which way is up on a bulb, plant it on its side and let 'Mother Nature' decide! After planting, water the area well to settle the soil and to start the roots growing. Then press each bulb firmly into the soil, top pointing up and fill in the hole. Whichever method you use, be sure to loosen the soil at the bottom of the hole and work in a handful of organic fertilizer such as Veseys Bulb Fertilizer. As planting depths and spacing varies depending on the type of bulb, refer to the cultural information found later in this guide. Plant bulbs individually by digging a hole for each bulb with a trowel or bulb planter or place several bulbs on the bottom surface of a larger hole, then cover with soil. Some bulbs such as fritillaria and wood hyacinths prefer filtered shade. Most bulbs thrive in full sun, or at least 5-6 sunny hours daily. Most bulbs will rot or deteriorate quickly where soil is constantly damp. The most important rule when planting bulbs is to choose an area that is well-drained. Do not store them at temperatures below 4☌. If you cannot plant the bulbs right away, remove the bulbs from plastic bags and put them on trays with damp peat moss or sawdust in a cool, well-ventilated place until you have a chance to plant them.
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