Lilies (Lilium)
Lilies have been loved for generations as a luxurious and essential flower for most formal events. From weddings to formal dinners, and even wakes and funerals, lilies are quintessential to event decor. Lilies also make a fantastic addition to any garden looking for a splash of colour and a stellar aroma. Read on to learn more about lilies and why they have been given the spotlight as the plant of the week.
- Lilies are lovers of full sun to partial shade so give them a place where they can soak up those rays.
- Lilies will thrive in loamy soil with good drainage, the best way to determine good drainage in your garden is to see which area dries first after a thorough watering.
- Depending on the type of lily you have, they will bloom in the spring, summer, or autumn. Careful planning will ensure that you have lilies blooming throughout all three seasons.
- Lilies are available in a wide variety of colours ranging from white to peach, yellow to bright pinks oranges and reds.
- Lilies give off a luxurious fragrant scent which attracts pollinators to the garden including bees and butterflies.
- Lilies are grown from bulbs which can be separated every two to three years for additional bulbs.
- They are a perennial flower that will return year after year.
- Lilies don’t require much maintenance and attention to thrive provided their water requirements are met. Water regularly and use mulch over bulbs and to help retain water.
- Lilies can be susceptible to grey mould, aphids, and snails.
- For a dense patch of lilies, plant the bulbs 20-30cm deep and in clusters about 15-20cm apart.
Lilies are a must-have addition for any gardener who loves colour and fragrance. These butterfly and bee friendly blooms are sure to keep your garden lively this summer and every other summer to come.
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29 Oct 2018
Author Lillian Rencken