Lilies are one of the most popular flowers in the world and with over 85 species the variety is fantastic. From cool climate varieties to tropical lilies.
Growing lilies is sometimes seen as challenging,however with a little understanding you can soon be successfully growing lilies in your home garde.
Lily bulbs differ from many others, thay are a collection of scales, and unlike other bulbs the roots of the lily do not go dormant, lilies need their root system to survive, so make sure the bulbs you buy are properly packaged, in damp peat, coco fibre, saw dust or peat. If they look dried out or shriveled, don't purchase them. If the root system has been removed to make then look cleaner, or to make handling and packaging easier, don't buy them.
Lilies bulbs need to planted 7 - 8 inches 15cm - 20cm deep in soil that is rich im humus and well drained. In Spring apply a little well rotted manure or compost as a top dressing.
What to try.
Lilium longifolium and liliun formosanum. These two are summer flowering and are fairly easy to grow.
Tiger Lilies.
Old fashioned, easy to grow and tall growing.
Asiatic Hybrids.
These grow well in temperate regions. Keep the root stsem cool and grow in dappled shade.
Oriental Hybrids.
Again liht shade is best and a temperate climate.Orientals will grow to 6ft tall, are fragrant and come in a huge range of colors.
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