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Lilium Bulbs

Gardens across the world value Lily bulbs and Lilium bulbs because they produce magnificent flowers accompanied by delightful scents. The genus Lilium contains all true lilies but other plant varieties with lily names do not fall into this category.

True Lilies (Lilium)

True lilies (Lilium) develop from fleshy bulb structures which have multiple scales that overlap each other. The bulbs develop without dormancy while needing soiled conditions to stay healthy. Key characteristics include:

  • Scale-like structure without protective tunic
    The true lily grows with a continuous root system which functions continuously.
  • Vertical stem growth with leaves along the entire length
    The flowers and stamens in these plants make up six tepals which stand prominently.

Popular Lilium varieties include:
Asiatic Lilies offer an easy gardening experience because they produce early upward-facing flowers which grow easily.

  • Oriental Lilies: Known for large, fragrant blooms and late-summer flowering
    The petals of Tiger Lilies display dominant spots between soft colors and their flowers hang in a downward direction.
    Trumpet Lilies features notable stems that support trumpet-shaped flowers.

Planting and Care

For optimal growth:

  1. Plants need to be planted during spring/autumn season at 4-6 inches soil depth.
  2. The ideal growing conditions for these plants require drainage together with organic matter content in the soil.
  3. These plants need either full sunlight or some coverage from the sun.
  4. Space bulbs 6-8 inches apart
  5. Water deeply but avoid waterlogging

Common Challenges

Watch for:
The breakdown of bulbs will happen when planters use soil with inadequate draining capacity.

  • Lily beetle infestations
    Plant diseases transmitted by aphids cause viral infections of the plant.
  • Winter damage in harsh climates

Storage

Bulbs must stay moist at all times without reaching complete drying.

  • Divide clumps every 3-4 years
    Short-term storage of the bulbs should occur in lightly moistened peat moss when needed.
    The best outcomes result from quick replanting of division pieces.