Lily
For a touch of elegance and timeless beauty in your summer garden, lilies are an exceptional choice. At Horticentre, we offer a wonderful variety of lily bulbs, available both online through our webshop and in-store at our garden centre in Overton. Known for their stunning blooms and enchanting fragrance, lilies make a striking addition to borders, containers, and bouquets. With their diverse colours and forms, lilies bring sophistication and charm to any garden.
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Summer bulbs: When to Plant?
Lilies are best planted in spring or autumn, depending on the variety. For summer flowering lilies, plant the bulbs in well-drained soil once the risk of frost has passed, typically in late March through April. Lilies prefer a sunny location, though they appreciate some shade during the hottest part of the day. Depending on the variety, lilies will begin to bloom from mid-to-late summer, gracing your garden with their elegant flowers for weeks.
Top Tips for Planting and Growing Lilies
- Soil and Site: Lilies thrive in well-drained, fertile soil. Add compost or well-rotted manure to enrich the planting area.
- Planting Depth and Spacing: Plant lily bulbs 10-15 cm deep, with the pointed end facing upwards. Space them about 15-20 cm apart for an impressive display.
- Support: Taller varieties may need staking to keep their stems upright and protect them from wind damage.
- Watering: Water lilies regularly but avoid overwatering, as they dislike soggy soil.
- Feeding: Feed with a balanced fertiliser every few weeks during the growing season to support healthy growth and flowering.
- Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch to help retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.
Buy Summer Flowering Bulbs at Horticentre
Lilies are just one of the many summer flowering bulbs we have available. Our collection also includes dahlias, gladioli, begonias, and more, offering endless possibilities to create a vibrant and diverse garden. If you live within a 5-mile radius of our garden centre in Overton, you can take advantage of free local delivery on your order. Visit us today or shop online to bring elegance and beauty to your garden this summer.