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Quick Reference Growing Guide
| Time to Maturity: | 30-120 days after spring growth emerges | Attracts: |
| Spacing: | 10-12 inches | Avoid Planting With: |
| Planting Depth: | 4-6 inches | Companion Planting: |
| Height: | 2-8 feet | Uses: |
| Spread: | 1-6 feet | Family: |
- How long do lilies stay in flower?
- Do lilies grow taller every year?
- Do lilies multiply?
- Do lilies need a lot of water?
- Do lilies flower every year?
- Do lilies bloom the first year?
- How many times does a lily bloom per year?
- What do you do with lilies after they bloom?
- Do lilies spread on their own?
- Will lilies grow back if cut?
- Should I deadhead my lilies?
- Will lilies bloom more than once?
- Where do lilies grow best?
- Do lilies need direct sunlight?
- What do I feed my lilies?
- Can lilies survive in shade?
How long do lilies stay in flower?
OT Hybrids typically produce eight to twelve flowers per stem and they are in bloom for 2 to 3 weeks. They are winter hardy in zones 5 to 9. Oriental lilies put on a breathtaking finale as they bring the lily season to a close.
Do lilies grow taller every year?
Depending on the cultivar, your lilies may grow 18 inches tall, suitable for a border planting, or up to 42 inches tall, perfect as a focal point or a backdrop in the garden. When planted in a sunny, well-drained location in USDA zones 3 through 8, your lilies will grow back year after year.
Do lilies multiply?
Lilies are cold hardy in zones 4-9, so the bulbs may be left right in the garden for the entire winter. Over time, most lily bulbs will multiply and the plants will grow into large clumps with many stems. Lily bulbs don't mind being crowded and it's rarely necessary to divide them.
Do lilies need a lot of water?
Water your lilies only as needed.
Lilies generally don't need a lot of water, so only water if required. Asiatic lilies, Trumpets, and Orienpets flourish in hot, dry climates, as long as they have enough water up to flowering time. Orientals need watering during the summer, as they do not blossom until August.
Do lilies flower every year?
After flowering (or when cutting flowers for display), cut about halfway down the stem. Enough leaves should remain for the bulb to develop, so that it can produce flowers the following year.
Do lilies bloom the first year?
Newly planted bulbs sometimes don't bloom at all the first growing season but will do just fine starting in year two. Older lilies might not perform on schedule either. In time, lilies just run out of steam and stop producing flowers. This is especially true if too many bulbs are crowded together underground.
How many times does a lily bloom per year?
How often do lilies bloom? As with most bulbs, lilies only bloom once per year. They need a cool winter dormancy period of at least 8 weeks in order to reinitiate the flowering cycle. Each plant blooms 2 - 3 weeks out of the year.
What do you do with lilies after they bloom?
Lily flowers should be removed as soon as they fade. Blooms left in place will produce seed, which diverts energy from flower production and plant growth. The flowers can be cut or pinched off. Alternatively, cut the stalks when the blooms first open and use them in floral arrangements.
Do lilies spread on their own?
When cared for and left to themselves, lilies will quickly spread out and can fill a garden bed over the period of a few seasons. When a gardener intervenes to propagate them, the process is accelerated and new plants can be strategically and deliberately placed. Early fall is a good time to propagate lilies.
Will lilies grow back if cut?
Unfortunately, the lilies will not grow and bud this year after being cut back. Lilies have one growing point and if cut back, they will stop to grow and not flower. ... Since that is not possible with 3" of stem, you will next year probably find some very thin flower stems which may or may not flower.
Should I deadhead my lilies?
A gardener does not need to deadhead lilies in order for the plant to remain healthy. People concerned with tidy garden appearance may choose to trim off old, spent lily flowers from the stem tips to make the plant look better.
Will lilies bloom more than once?
Lilies do not bloom more than once per season, but you can remove the faded flowers so that the plants don't waste energy making seeds. After the lily blooms, you can also remove just the stem itself. However, do NOT remove leaves until they have died down and turned brown in fall.
Where do lilies grow best?
Lilies do best in a position of full sun, ideally with their roots in rich and fairly moist, yet free-draining soil or compost. Grow oriental lilies in acidic soil or ericaceous compost, and Asiatic lilies in neutral to alkaline soil or multi-purpose compost.
Do lilies need direct sunlight?
Lilies should be planted where they can get full sun or at least half day sun. In hot climates they appreciate being shaded from afternoon heat. Though lilies don't take up a lot of space in the garden, they also don't like to be crowded.
What do I feed my lilies?
Feed lilies when they come into flower. Lilies are heavy feeders. As they come into flower, feed them with a high-potassium liquid fertiliser – such as tomato feed – every two weeks. Continue feeding lilies after they have finished flowering to help the bulbs grow and ensure a good display the following year.
Can lilies survive in shade?
Though lilies look like they'd be fussy plants, they are actually very easy to grow. They're not particular about soil type or pH and they grow well in full sun, part sun, dappled shade and even light shade. Plant lilies as soon as you get them, either in the fall or the spring.
