Stargazer Perennials Garden Journal: How To Grow Lilies

Stargazer Perennials Garden Journal

How To Grow Lilies

Oriental and Asiatic lilies are hardy perennial plants that offer weeks and weeks of showy flowers mid summer. Asiatic lilies bloom earlier than Oriental lilies, and have brighter flowers, but lack fragrance. Oriental lilies are extremely fragrant, making them an ideal cut flower. Read more about how to grow lilies on our website... Shop for lily bulbs online

Quick Tips For Growing Lilies:

Lilies look best when planted in groups of odd numbers of plants such as groups of 3, 5 or 7. By grouping Oriental or Asiatic lilies, the flower show has maximum impact. You can group several complimentary lilies together to produce a unique display of color.
Plant Asiatic and Oriental with the foliage and blooms in the sun, and the roots in the shade. The easiest way to accomplish this is to plant Oriental lilies amongst other garden perennials. The lilies will then grow 'up' through the plants. When using this planting method verify that, the plants that are in front of the lilies are shorter by 6 inches to 8 inches to allow the flowers to be displayed properly.
Lilies require regular watering and well-drained soil, in an area that receives sun, and is shielded from high winds.