How to Grow Oriental Lilies

How to Grow Oriental Lilies:

Tips for Growing Oriental Lilies:

• Lilies look best when planted in groups of odd numbers of plants such as groups of 3, 5 or 7. By grouping Oriental lilies the flower show has maximum impact. You can group several complimentary lilies together to produce a unique display of color.  bulbs for maximum color impact.
• Oriental lilies like to planted with their foliage and blooms in the sun and their 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 doing this make sure 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 need regular watering and desire well-drained soil in an area that receives sun or part shade.

How to Plant Oriental Lilies:

1. Lilies can be planted in the spring or in the fall, we prefer the spring which typically results in healthier plants.
2. Handle the Oriental lily bulbs carefully to prevent the scales can be easily broken off the sides of the lily bulb.
3. Dig a hole 4 inches to 6 inches deep. Space the lily bulbs 6 to 10 inches apart.
4. Place the lilies in the hole with the roots pointing downward. Cover with soil and water well.
5. Fertilize lilies monthly with 4-8-4 Down to Earth organic fertilizer starting when the shoots begin to emerge. Tall lilies should be staked and protected from high winds. Mulch well to keep lily roots cool.
6. Remove blooms when they die to prevent seedpod formation. Cut stems off at ground level after they turn brown, but never cut them down while the leaves are still

Shop online for Oriental Lily bulbs at Stargazer Perennials. Oriental lily bulbs ship in the spring for spring planting and will produce flowers that same summer.