Lily
Lilium
Lily is a garden queen with large fragrant or decorative flowers. A bulbous perennial with many forms, colors and blooming periods. Easy to grow in open ground and excellent for cut flowers.
Stages of growth
Calendar in the garden
How to care
Inspect bulbs before planting, remove damaged parts, treat with fungicide
Not required (bulbs dormant)
- •Select large, firm bulbs without soft spots
- •Store in cool (5-10°C) dark place if necessary
- •Let bulbs acclimate to air temperature before planting
Difficulty growing
Requires basic knowledge and regular care.
Growing conditions
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Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(6)
Spring (March-May) for bulbs coming out of winter storage. Fall (September-October) for bulbs dug up in summer. Optimal timing is late April or early September when soil is warm and well-draining.
Planting depth should be 2.5-3 times the bulb's height, typically 10-15 cm. Small bulbs at 8-10 cm, large ones at 15-20 cm. Rule: depth = 3 × bulb height.
Each flower blooms 3-7 days, with a single plant blooming 2-4 weeks depending on variety. Cut flowers can last 1.5-2 weeks in a vase.
No, do not cut leaves immediately after flowering. Leave stems and leaves on the plant until complete dieback (August-September). They nourish the bulb and provide energy for next year's bloom.
Most lily varieties overwinter in soil without protection in temperate zones (3-7). In cold regions (zone 2), cover beds with mulch layer (leaves, sawdust, peat 10-15 cm). Oriental and Asiatic hybrids are more frost-hardy than trumpet lilies.
In most CIS regions, lilies stay in the ground. Dig and store when temperatures drop below -30°C or if soil is waterlogged with high rot risk. Oriental varieties are more demanding for drainage and may require digging.
Role in the garden
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