![]() ![]() Lilies prefer to have their blooms in the sun and their roots in the shade. For best results, plant your lilies where they will have good drainage and mix some leaf mold or compost into the soil. They are incredibly easy to grow and few garden pests trouble them. Versatile Asiatic Lilies are great for beds and borders, planted among shrubs, along walls, or in containers. Space them about a foot apart - they will spread and fill this space in no time! Lilies are most effective when planted in groups of three or more. After planting, water well two or three times before freezing. ![]() Plant with the roots downward and the scales upward. Prepare the soil with large amounts of organic matter such as leaf mold or compost. It's a good idea to place them with other low plants which can provide shade for the bulb and root system. The most natural location for lilies is on sloping ground with excellent drainage. Essentially, you can plant your new lilies anytime before the ground freezes. Unlike true bulb flowers, they never go completely dormant and should be handled carefully since they loose moisture very quickly. Lily "bulbs" are actually tubers composed of fleshy scales and lack a protective covering. If you have any questions, please call Customer Service at (513) 354-1512 or contact us at is a great time for planting lilies. See our shipping information page for approximate ship dates and more detailed information.
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