Asiatic lilies are some of
the easiest and most reliable plants you can have in your garden. They are
perennials in our area, meaning they come back every year. Not only that, they
multiply quickly. Every season you’ll have more lilies in your garden, all
coming from your original planting. You can plant lilies from bulbs you purchase
in early spring or from 1 gallon containers.
There are several advantages of
planting container grown lilies instead of bulbs. First, you can see the plant
is healthy and thriving, which means the root system is established. Second, in
many cases the plant has started to bloom, so you can see what the flower actually looks
like. Asiatic lily flower stalks can range from 18" to over 4'. These stalks
are sturdy and typically will support themselves, without the need to stake
them. Asiatic lilies will do well in full sun or partial shade. Once you’ve
selected the site, amend your existing soil by adding 2" to 3" of
compost, manure and peat moss, worked in to about 8". Asiatic lilies like
well-draining soils and the compost, manure and peat moss will enrich
your existing soil and improve drainage.
If you’re planting bulbs, place each
bulb about 4" deep and about 6" apart.
If you’re planting established
lilies, dig a hole as deep as the container, add some bone meal, remove the
plant from the container and set it in the ground at the same height it was in the
container. Fill in around the plant and water thoroughly. In a short time, your
Asiatic lily will begin to flower and will continue to bloom well into July. Asiatic lilies will provide color
to your garden just as the spring blooming plants like iris and peonies are beginning to fade. The Lily Looks™
series of compact Asiatic lilies are great for containers, rock gardens and massed
together along the borders of your garden. Asiatic lilies are popular with
gardeners everywhere because of their low maintenance and big, bright, long-lasting
flowers. Here are a few of the many choices of Asiatic lilies:
'Hope',
'Country
Yellow',
'Rocket',
'Skyline',
'Ting Padhye'.
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