To care for lilies, gently split apart the multiplying bulbs and choose a place with shade, only daylight, and well-draining soil. Add compost to the soil to feed the bulbs for better flowers later on. There are four most popular lily species: Asiatic lilies, Easter lilies, Trumpet lilies, and Oriental lilies. After flowering, cut the flower heads off and allow the foliage to die back naturally. Find the best companion plants for Asiatic Lily, including flowers, shrubs, and trees that will help your lilies thrive.
Asian lilies are known for being the earliest bloomers and the easiest to grow. After blooming, deadheading is recommended, which involves removing spent flowers to focus on root and bulb development rather than seed production. Mulch serves as a protective blanket for the soil, keeping the ground cool, retaining moisture, and suppressing weeds. After planting, spread a layer of mulch over the soil.
After flowering, leave everything on but get rid of the flowers that require energy to form seeds. Plant Asiatic lilies outdoors in a location that receives full or partial sun, requiring at least six hours of direct sunlight per day. Re-pot in autumn when the foliage dies down or transfer bulbs to the garden. In larger containers, lilies can be grown on for a second season in the same pot. If using them as cut flowers, gently pull the anthers off as soon as the flowers open.
Asian lilies bloom first in early summer (in May or June), right after peonies. They are not fussy as long as they are grown in well-draining soil. Apply a 5-7.5cm (2-3in) mulch over the soil after planting and top it up annually. After the lilies have finished blooming, continue to water as the plant is still working and generating nutrients. If you want to plant your own lily bulbs, bury them from early autumn through to spring.
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