I received an Easter Lily plant for Easter (obviously) it is blooming and doing very well. Can I plant this and if so, where, when and how. Plus is it better to keep it inside or out and will it bloom again?
2007-04-18 03:48:23 · 3 answers · asked by danczar1 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Here in USDA hardiness zone 5 (Metro-Detroit), the Easter Lily is only semi-hardy. It has to be well sited, near a house or in a protected area.
Additionally, they are usually planted shallow in the pot you get them in, so it is important to make sure that the bulb is at least 4-6" deep, in the garden.
If you live in USDA hardiness zone 6 or warmer, I don't think you'll have a problem with hardiness.
I think Easter Lily is sometimes also called Madonna Lily (it naturally blooms in May, and Mayday).
I hope that this helps
2007-04-18 04:50:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you see other types of lilies growing in your area, yes, it can go outside after danger of frost is past. Place in full sun and keep the roots cool with a mulch. It won't rebloom this year, but hopefully will in future years. It would take an extremely hot or cold climate to keep the lily from growing. Also, the florist types may not be as hardy for outdoors as some other lilies, but it's still worth trying to save.
2007-04-18 03:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
plant in full sun. it's leaves will dry and start dropping. cut it back so it can "sleep" and it will return larger and more beautiful every year.
2007-04-18 15:38:44 · answer #3 · answered by timsue99 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋