Hemerocallis Day
Lilies are fantastic perennials even though each flower blooms for just one day you may not even notice because the plant is smothered in flowers all summer long. They are easy to grow, extremely hardy and they manage to escape most pests and diseases. Well developed clumps are usually weed and drought resistant, and can live maintenance free for decades. Plant in groups for best results.
Most
Lilies are very fragrant. The orientals and trumpet
Lilies are so fragrant that you can smell the perfume of the flowers throughout any room or garden. Plant
Lilies at a sufficient depth of 8 - 12cm, the bigger the bulb the deeper
you should plant. Various
Lily varieties produce roots above the
Bulbs , they also need to be under the surface of the soil. Asiatic
Lily varieties do very well in
planters. Always allow sufficient drainage by putting pot pieces of broken pots or stones at the bottom of the planter. Fertilize
Lilies with organic fertilizer on top of the soil twice per year, once the sprouts emerge and again before flowerbuds are mature. They will naturalize in any border. Keep a close eye out for red
Lily beetles as they will completely destroy your
Lilies in a very short space of time.