Calhoun County, AL –Lily bulbs can be planted in pots, in the ground, in raised beds and hanging baskets. I enjoy them June to September. Every 5-7 years many gardeners dig up and divide their Lily bulbs to transplant in other areas of their landscapes. If you plant the lily bulb late fall before the ground freezes you might have blooms the next spring. If you plant the lily bulb in the Spring you might not have flowers until the next season. But? Some Lily bulbs start promptly generating shoots upon soil contact. I use the colors of the assorted lily bulbs to bridge the gap between early Spring Iris ending their blooms and Canna Lily Bulbs beginning their Hot Summer Blooms. The best news is that Lily bulbs can grow in several types of soil. However, they hate wet, soggy soil but enjoy moist, well drained soil. I always add gravel to the hole, then place the Lily bulb before filling the hole with soil. Read your package diagram about the proper dept of the Lily bulb. Always plant Lily bulbs in full sun. The Lily bulbs in my semi-shade edges grow more stems and leaves than bloom stalks. Some gardeners use Lily bulbs as the vertical green foliage in potted arrangements, regardless if they bloom or not. Enjoy your lilies! (Research) : Extremely showy and exotic-looking, lilies add drama to the landscape with their rich, bright colors, elegant and delicate shapes, and their heavenly scent! They enjoy different blooming seasons, from early summer to late summer and even into the fall, depending on the lily division they belong to.
Betty Clark is a contributing writer. She is an organic gardener since 1998. Signature flower she grows are Dahlias. She has a straw bale garden, raised bed garden, and in ground garden. Both her surnames are agricultural farming families (8 generations). Her hobbies include ancestry research, antiques, continued education classes, and workshops. She also has a background in marketing & promotions including expos. To contact Betty Clark with gardening questions: [email protected]
