Lily

Lily Care

Lilium

What is the plant

There are numerous plants that have lily in their name - lily of the valley, plantain lily, arum lily, canna lily - to name but a few. But the true lilies, with their large trumpets producing a kaleidoscope of colour in summer often with spicy and exotic scents, are species and vareties of Lilium. Being a bulb, true lilies are easy to grow and reliably flower year after year for many years with very little attention.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

10°C - 18°C

Hardiness zone

5a - 8b

Difficulty

Medium

Toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Lilies growing in the ground may not need watering at all, but check during prolonged dry periods in summer. Those in containers will need regular watering whenever needed in spring and summer.
Pruning
When the flowers have faded, remove them and developing seed pods.
Fertilizer
Feed with a slow or controlled-release feed in spring and apply liquid feeds through the growing season – especially when they’re in flower

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Sunlight
Lilies prefer a position that gets some sun, but will grow well in sites that are in light shade for just part of the day.
Soil
They need well-drained, moisture-retentive soil, so add lots of organic matter when planting. In heavy clay soils, plant the bulbs on a layer of course sand or gravel to improve drainage.
Temperature
Nearly all types are perfectly hardy and can remain in the ground throughout winter.