Enrich the soil with leaf mold or well rotted organic matter to encourage good drainage.
Asiatic lily flower bulbs.
Some lilies aren t hardy in the north and some can t be grown in the deep south.
Plant these bulbs in fall a few weeks before the winter brings freezing temperatures.
While we may talk about planting the asiatic lily bulbs in reality they are actually tubers.
Learn more about soil amendments and preparing soil for planting.
How to plant an asiatic lily bulb.
The seedling bulbs must be imported from the netherlands every year.
Also deep planting keeps lily bulbs cool when temperatures soar.
Asiatic lily cultivars are also imported from the netherlands.
The asiatic bulbs are the first to bloom and come in a large variety of colors.
Beginners new to planting bulbs find asiatic lilies among the easiest of all lilies to play with.
Information about the asiatic lily says they prefer soil to be slightly acidic as well.
Asiatic lilies can also be cut and included as the centerpiece in a floral arrangement.
One of the hardiest and most popular lilies grown this true lily when planted correctly produces long lasting flowers.
Choosing the right lily bulbs.
Different varieties will bloom at slightly different times.
62 63 64 the parts of lilium species which are officially listed as food material are the flower and bulbs of lilium lancifolium lilium brownii var.
This allows a good root system to develop.
Bulbs of the asiatic lily must have the winter chill to produce big blooms.
How to plant lilies.
Viridulum lilium pumilum and lilium candidum.
Not as aromatic as other lilies what asiatic lilies lack in fragrance they make up for in color.
Many types are available but always check that they are hardy in your planting zones.