When to Plant Lilies

In most regions, plant lily bulbs in the fall, at least four weeks prior to your first fall frost date. Bulbs planted in the autumn will have well established roots in the spring. The bulbs benefit from a winter chill to produce big blooms.

In areas with particularly harsh winters, consider planting in the spring instead. Plant as soon as the threat of frost has passed.

Container-grown lily plants can be planted anytime during the early summer.

Buy the bulbs close to planting time. Because lily bulbs don’t go dormant, they will deteriorate over time, so don’t plan to buy bulbs in the fall and wait until spring to plant them.

How to Plant Lilies

Loosen the soil to a depth of 12 to 15 inches.

Plant the bulbs 3 times as deep as the height of the bulb and set the bulb in the hole pointy side up. The deep planting encourages the developing stem to send out roots to help stabilize the plant and perhaps eliminate the need for staking. Also, deep planting keeps lily bulbs cool when temperatures soar.

Fill the hole with soil and tamp gently.

Space bulbs at a distance equal to three times the bulb’s diameter (usually about 8 to 18 inches apart, depending on the variety).

For visual appeal, plant lilies in groups of 3 to 5 bulbs.

Water thoroughly at time of planting.

How to Care for Lilies

During active growth, water freely—especially if rainfall is less than 1 inch per week.

Keep lilies mulched so that their roots are cool. The mulch should feel moist, but not wet.

Apply a high-potassium liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks from planting until 6 weeks after flowering.

Apply a thin layer of compost each spring, followed by a 2-inch layer of mulch.

Indoor/Outdoor Usage	Outdoor
Brand	RITZ FARMING
Material Feature	GMO Free
Colour	Multicolour
Special Feature	Extended Bloom Time
Expected Blooming Period	Spring
Item Weight	200 Grams
Sunlight Exposure	Full Sun
Net Quantity	3.00 Count
Expected Planting Period	july to Aug
Product Care Instructions	â€Žkeep the soil moist
USDA Hardiness Zone	5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Expected Plant Height	35 Inches
Moisture Needs	Regular Watering
Number of Pieces	3
Manufacturer	RITZ FARMING
Country of Origin	India
Item model number	RF_OLDP_FB_38
Product Dimensions	8 x 6 x 4 cm; 200 g
ASIN	B0B61H9RLV

Ritz Farming� Oriental Lily Duble Patel Healthy Bulbs Imported Flower Bulbs for Home Gardening Pack of 3

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