Lilies can be grown in containers as well as in the ground. The soil should be fertile, well-drained with 25 percent organic matter. Fertilize lilies in early spring and just before flowering. Lilies love a cooling layer of organic mulch over their root zones. Remove flowers after blooming to prevent seed production, however, allow foliage stalks to die in place.
Generally, bulbs are planted at a depth equal to 3 times the bulb’s size. Plant bulbs 6-9 inches apart in well-draining soil.
Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Hybrid Lily is a hardy plant.These estimates for how long Hybrid Lily takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world.
Average 40 days | Min 12 days | Max 80 days (22)
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Average 20 days | Min 5 days | Max 1595 days (9)
Lily, Mixed oriental lily, Oriental lily
Lilium L.
Misspellings: lilly, Lilies, Lillium