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Why Grow Lilies?
Lilies are an excellent choice for establishing a garden or a border because they'll grow back year after year after your initial planting, and, as your garden or border starts to age, the additional height they'll provide is a needed feature to break up the visual monotony that can occur in an aged border or garden.
Lilies have a reputation of being of being difficult to grow because they look fancy, but in fact they are actually very easy to grow, and with a little effort. If your looking for some summer garden variety lilies or for large highly fragrant oriental lilies, any variety of lilies will likely be a good fit.
What to Consider When Buying Lily Bulbs
When buying lily bulbs, you should be selective and pay attention to the quality. Good bulbs are firm and heavy, and the softer and shriveled the bulb is, the more likely it's molding, and that's a bulb to avoid. The first year flowering in a bulb is directly proportional to the size of the bulb, so the bigger the bulb, the better the first year flowering.
Lily bulbs for sale can be bought in many different places, including garden centres and online suppliers. Most bulbs will be stocked in stores in the fall, but because lily bulbs can be planted in the spring, they will also be available in the spring. However, if you want a larger selection of lirio bulbs, the fall is a better time to shop.
If the bulbs were stored in a warm shop, they can deteriorate, and you want to avoid that. Because online suppliers store their bulbs until they are purchased, their bulbs are usually in better condition.
Getting The Timing Right
Lily bulbs can be planted in the fall to early spring. This spring I planted bulbs in mid-March, and I was able to get positive results the following summer. Even though summer flowering is more successful with early fall planting, spring planting is still able to get positive results.
If you buy bulbs but are unable to plant them immediately, store them in a cool, dry place. A shed or garage is ideal because they will not be warm enough to cause the bulbs to sprout.
Getting Started with Your Lily Bulbs
Lilies are not fins, so soil type will not be a problem. The only issue with soil type could be if you soil tends to get waterlogged. In that case, you can add some grit to the soil, or try a raised bed. Lilies can tolerate some degree of shade, but the shade lovers would appreciate a sunnier spot. More sun will mean more flowers.
Dig a hole that is about 3 times the height of the bulb. For example, If the bulb is 5 cm tall, you would want 15 cm of soil on tope. Space each lily bulb about 20-30 cm apart.
One helpful tip is to mark off the spot that you planted the bulbs. It is very easy to forget about the bulbs and accidentally dig them up if you are tend the soil.
Spacing Your Lilies
Lilies are very easy to care for. The only thing you will need to do is make sure you water them while they are flowering. You can add a layer of mulch to help keep the soil moisture around the roots.
Once the flowers have bloomed, deadhead them and allow the stem and leaves to die back. Rather than cleaning out the dying parts, the bulb must have the time to store energy for the next show. You can cut it all down once it all turns brown and Crispy, this is usually by the end of fall.
Lilies can go for a number of years without needing to be lifted and divided. They even tend to bloom better the longer they go without disturbance. You will eventually be able to see the congestion for your self, but it usually takes a minimum of 5 years.
