Lilium - Asiatic Lily
Lilies are very hardy perennials and multiply year after year when planted in the garden. They are available in a wide selection of colors, heights, bloom time, and flower shapes. Extend your selling season by ordering with multiple ship dates and having them in bloom spring thru fall. Grow lilies at 55-60F night temperatures. Plant bulbs near the bottom of the container. Lilies develop roots along the stem and need 3-4"of soil above the bulb to develop properly. Keep evenly moist.
| Growing Temperature: | 50-55F night , 65-75F days |
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| Soil pH: | 5.8-6.5 |
| Fertility: | Lilies are light feeders and do not require any fertilization until shoots are 2-3 in. tall. Feed with 100-150 ppm Nitrogen as needed or use controlled release fertilizers. |
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| Potting and Timing: | 10-12 weeks |
| Moisture: | Kepp evenly moist but not too wet to ensure proper stem root development. Once shoots are 2-3" abd stem roots have developed, more frequent watering may be required, otherwise uneven growth may occur. |
| Planting Level: | Plant with 3-4" of soil above the bulb |
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