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This ensures that the bulbous underground part of the plant has gotten enough nourishment and will mean greater growth next year. Space them about a foot apart – they will spread and fill this space in no time!Īlways allow the leaves on the stalk to turn yellow and fall off as part of the lily’s natural growth process. Lilies are most effective when planted in groups of three or more. After planting, water well two or three times.

Plant with the roots downward and the scales upward. This means that some of our larger Bulb-Zilla lily bulbs will need to be planted 6-8 inches deeps. The general rule of thumb for planting spring bulbs is to plant two to three times as deep as the bulb is tall. It is incredibly beautiful, very easy to grow, not too tall and has strong stems. But this one has become everyone's favorite because it's the lily that has everything. Stargazer is one of many hybridized from the world-famous species, Lilium speciosum rubrum, the wild red lily of Japan. Try planting them among annuals or perennials that will keep their roots cool. This is the most famous lily of them all. Lilies prefer to have their blooms in the sun and their roots in the shade. The most natural location for lilies is on sloping ground with excellent drainage. Lilies are incredibly easy to grow and few garden pests trouble them. Essentially, you can plant your new lilies anytime after the ground freezes in Spring. Unlike true bulb flowers, they never go completely dormant and should be handled carefully since they loose moisture very quickly. Lily “bulbs” are actually tubers composed of fleshy scales and lack a protective covering.

However, Spring is a great time for planting lilies. Many growers plant lily bulbs in the Fall. Visit our How-To Cultivation Library for more growing tips.