Bought some bulbs....don't have a clue what I'm doing, as I don't have much of a green thumb. What type of soil, fertilizer, is best? Should I use one of those green weed mats? Are they hard to grow successfully?
2007-02-23 06:10:02 · 6 answers · asked by manatee lover 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Lillies are lovely plants to grow, but to keep them they need a little attention on planting.
Lillies are planted much deeper than other bulbs of the same size. About 4 times their height, because they put roots out from the stem. They also HATE having their feet wet, it makes them rot, so put about an inch or two of coarse gravel in the bottom of the planting hole. having said that, they like a moist soil, so use garden compost of shredded bark mixed in with the backfill.
Another thing you can do is plant them in containers. Put a good layer of gravel in the bottom again, plant them deep, and use a multi-purpose complst mixed with a bit of sharp sand. then, you can plunge the pots where you want when they flower, and replace once the flowers have faded.
2007-02-23 06:21:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-14 04:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; plant them. Lilies, above all else and of any type; prefer good drainage. Often people plant them on small slopes. If you have good garden soil, you don't need to worry too much. If you have clay soil, it should be amended as it would be too heavy. Depth of planting depends upon the type of bulb you have. They require different depths.
Here is a page you might be interested in:
http://www.lilies.org/
2007-02-23 13:37:30 · answer #3 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what is the name of the lilies you got? are they asiatic? oriental?trumpet? the height and species of the lily will decide what it should be used for. shorter ones and especially orientals make fantastic pot plants.
lilies can be planted in the spring and will flower this year, unlike other bulbs, they dont need to be planted in the fall because they dont require a dormant chilling period in order to bloom
2007-02-23 06:18:13 · answer #4 · answered by mickey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They grow by them selves practically. I has a set in 3" of soil over pavement and they grew great. I have since removed the pavement. As soon as you can dig them into the soil put them in, if your soil is frozen put them in the refrigerator until soil thaw then plant them water them fairly well (not soaking) and just use miracle grow and they will grow fine
2007-02-23 06:19:53 · answer #5 · answered by startrektosnewenterpriselovethem 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there. Bulbs generally need to be planted in the fall. The cold weather signals the plant to establish root growth. If you plant them now, they will not flower this year. Sometimes, I put bulbs in a paper bag in my refrigerator for 6 weeks and then plant them to get them to flower. The easiest way I know of to prepare soil is to mix in compost and or steer manure to enrich the soil. Incorporate these products in. The ground should be turned so that it is soft and not hard for young plants to establish themselves. Fertilize once a month with a general purpose fertilizer. Save your bulbs to plant in the fall. Watering intervals depends upon the amount of rainfall you receive. Go to a reputable nursery in your area for advice that is specific to your area. Happy gardening.
2007-02-23 06:25:30 · answer #6 · answered by firestarter 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋