Lilium Growing Guide
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Planting Lilium
- Plant in spring after the last frost.
- Keep bulbs cool until planting and be careful that they do not dry out.
- Plant these bulbs about 15 cm (6 in) deep because they also grow roots from their stems and 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 in) apart.
- These bulbs can be planted in full sun to partial shade but prefer “cold feet” (shaded root area, under plant or plant amidst low-growing perennials).
- Water thoroughly after planting.
Growing Lilium
- Plant different lily species together for long- lasting colour and fragrance.
- Grow them where there will be some shade during the hottest part of the day so that flowers will hold their colour.
- These bulbs can be combined beautifully with all kinds of ferns; another natural spot for them is among shrubs.
Care Lilium
- Water regularly throughout the growing and flowering period.
- Keep the plants healthy by removing dead flowers, leaves and stems.
- These flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies.
Winterizing Lilium
- At the end of the season, allow the foliage to turn yellow and die back. After a frost, clip back the stems near ground level and apply a mulch cover to ensure the bulbs make it through the winter months.
- Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 9.
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