Lilies: Planting and Care

Learn how to plant and care for lilies! Lilies are hardy in zones 4-9 and they can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked. Start by selecting a site that has well-draining soil and receives full sun. Lilies can handle a bit of shade but will do best in an area that receives at least 6 hours of sun per day.
Lily bulbs should be planted 6-8 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart. Since the lily does not have a protecting coating like a tulip or daffodil it’s important to handle them with care. Dig a hole that is six to eight inches deep and place the lily bulb point side up and root side down into the hole. Cover back up with soil and add a layer of mulch to suppress weeds and maintain moisture levels. Once new growth emerges, water regularly. The plant will first send up a lovely spike of foliage and then will bloom in a few months.
Lilies make wonderful cut flowers. For the longest vase life harvest in the early morning or late evening when the buds are fully colored, and the bottom flower is just starting to open. Try to cut only the length you need for an arrangement, leaving as many leaves behind as possible, so that the bulb can replenish itself for next year.
Lily pollen is very messy and will stain, so as the lilies open remove the pollen anthers by either cutting them off or taking a tissue and pulling the pollen upward and off. Add floral preservative to the water to maintain the lilies color.
Once the lily flowers fade in the garden, simply remove the spent blooms by snipping them off. Allow the foliage to continue to grow until they naturally turn yellow and die back in the fall. At that time, you can cut the stock down to an inch above the soil surface. The lily will return again next year for gardeners in zones 4-9 with no additional care. Gardeners in zones 3, 10, 11 should treat lilies as annuals.
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[@alisonwise3444]

I'm so happy to see you representing Longfield Gardens, Danielle! 💚

[@madhavisunkara6070]

Good to see you representing Longfield gardens. Love them.

[@GrannysGarden]

A great video Danielle. Concise and to the point and I am so glad you are representing Longfield gardens.

[@greenareena7981]

Beautiful, Love all the variety of lilies, Tulips and Daffodils 💞

[@DimitraKarlis-dk5tu]

Thank you beautiful you gave me great ideas❤

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Thanks for telling me what to cut after they bloom..

[@hoofprintfarmri]

Yayyy! Lol I thought you said the wrong farm name. So awesome! Long field is lucky to have you ❤️

[@elmaelmar2761]

I love Longfield gardens!! Beautiful garden!!!

[@emptynestgardens9057]

This year I'm one step ahead of the bunnies 🐇 who also like my lilies. I've put a tube cage around them. To my surprise you can't even see the chicken wire from a distance.

[@MrAstephen]

♥️ Great presentation!

[@blairshinski6511]

Lilies are Zone 3 tolerant. The lily capital of Canada is located on a largest lily farm in Canada and is known, Neepawa Manitoba Canada. Fields and fields of all types of lilies. Such a beautiful summer site!😊🍁🏡💠

[@leannatimmerman9922]

Just the info I needed! Thank you very much

[@magnoliachannel7076]

Thank You God ❤️

[@SrikanthPRABHA7]

I just 200 lily bulbs from Costco. Can't wait to build my fragrant lily garden

[@53531640]

How did you go with your 200 lillies? It would of been a wonderful sight.

[@KunyongPlantito0824]

Great video, thank you for sharing❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@YPEFFLE]

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[@mienkedezoete2146]

love your videos! did I miss you mentioning spacing between lillies? I'm starting a cut flower garden this year and am wondering about how far to space and do they require netting? thanks so much for all your great videos😊

[@NorthlawnFlowerFarm]

Hi Mienke! Lilies should be spaced 6-8 inches apart. I don't use netting for lilies, but if you're growing taller varieties then individual staking, or a corralling system around a grouping of lilies is a good idea. I usually stake any lily that grows over 4 feet. I hope that is helpful!

[@Longfield-Gardens]

Learn more: www.longfield-gardens.com/article/All-About-Lilies

[@thompson4620]

Great tips! Thanks! What sort of soil do they like?

[@deanharvey7556]

Funny that I still have a lilium plant that has not died back and it’s nearly the 3rd month of winter in Australia. It was put in the same time as the rest and some of those are starting to show with spring only a month away. I suppose I will just have to leave it and see what happens ??

[@joelschmierer3544]

it is a hot desert over 100 degrees in the summer, im scared to plant them in anything but full shade

[@andjelamikic6379]

Odlično

[@kandrstrickland9746]

What type of soil would I use for Oriental Lilliies and what type of fertilizer and how often? Thanks 😊

[@user-zq5ro2op8d]

I live in zone 10a south Florida, got the lilies in Lowe’s. I see that you say that they only grow to zone nine will I have any success in my area?

[@Dog-mom80]

I just got my bulbs and they’re already sprouting. It’s at least a couple weeks before the ground thaws enough to plant them. What should I do to hold them over.

[@julieculshaw4031]

I grew lilies once but was plagued by lily beetles. Do you have that problem? and what can you do about it?

[@Longfield-Gardens]

Check out our article to learn more: www.longfield-gardens.com/article/How-to-Control-Red-Lily-Leaf-Beetles

[@nancyxuli7112]

Do you need to water the lily during the winter (after the stem become brown and you cut it off)?

[@pamelah6431]

No. That can lead to rot, besides.

[@PMart317]

No fertilizer or osmocote? Is it needed?

[@pamelah6431]

Soil varies wildly. Some places have rich soil, some places very lean. Apply fertilizer based on the soil condition and the plant's needs, not just as a thing to do.

[@GreatKeny]

What are the "tree" lilies? Same as OT?

[@Longfield-Gardens]

Yes. OT and Trumpet Lilies can reach 6-7 feet tall.

[@tiffanienguyen7174]

Why are you coping other people's video???