Many gardens choose lilies due to their beautiful appearance, ease of planting, and basic care requirements.The stargazer lily has a sweet scent and bright colors.If you want to grow your own stargazer lilies, make a planting environment with plenty of sunlight and good drainage.Adding fertilization to the soil will give the bulbs a boost.You will see repeat blooms for years to come if you keep your lilies trimmed in the fall.
Step 1: They can be planted in a container.
It is possible for three bulbs to fit comfortably in a container with an 8-12 inch (20-31 cm) diameter.The lilies will have enough room to establish a solid root system if the container depth is similar to a one gallon container.There are lots of holes in the bottom to keep the water moist.Placing stones in the base of your planter will keep it from tipping over and help in drainage.
Step 2: They can be planted in a flower bed.
If the companions are of the low-lying variety and do not block out the light, lilies do well with other plants.The ground cover plants keep the soil moist and the lilies well hydrated.It's important to keep a minimum of 5 cm between the lilies and other plants.The soil in the bed needs to be drained before you plant bulbs.Look at the area after a rain to see if there are any dry areas or spots with standing water.
Step 3: They should be given full sun to shade.
Aim for your lilies to get at least six hours of sunlight each day.If the area is shady in the morning, it's not a problem.lilies will fall towards the ground or die out if they are not given sunlight.According to some, lilies grow best when the soil at their base is shady.
Step 4: Bulbs can be planted in late fall or early spring.
This will give you time to establish your bulbs before they are subjected to the extreme temperatures of winter or summer.lilies will produce blooms almost right away if you plant in the spring.Set frozen bulbs out for a few hours before planting.It will make temperature shock less likely by allowing them to thaw out.If you have a lighting system, lilies can be grown indoors at any time of the year.They want you to keep the temperature between 65 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit (18 to 21 degrees Celsius) during the growing period.
Step 5: The soil needs to be loosened.
You need a trowel to break up the soil in the planting area.One way to break up large chunks is to dig with your hands.To make sure the area is broken apart, sift your hands through it.If you are working in a garden space, you should remove any weeds or plants that are obstructing the view.
Step 6: Compost can be used to amend the soil if you have heavy clay or sandy soil.
Step 7: There is a deep hole for each bulb.
The bulb may rot if the hole is too shallow.The bulbs are protected from lower temperatures with the extra inches of soil.More room is even better since each hole should be at least 2 inches apart.Before you start digging, make a rough sketch of where you want to place the bulbs by taking out a piece of paper.You can group lilies into bundles of three to five.
Step 8: The holes have debris in them.
Rocks or clumps can be removed from the walls or bottoms of the holes.There are obstacles that can block the growth of the lilies.The soil surrounding the hole should be packed tightly, as this will make it easier for the bulbs to take root.
Step 9: Each hole has a single bulb in it.
Lower the bulb slowly into the soil.The bulb should be facing upwards.When the bulb is down, fill the areas surrounding it with loose soil.When the hole and bulb are fully covered, add dirt.
Step 10: Fertilize.
You can apply a high-potassiumfertilizer directly after planting.Instructions on how to attach the container directly to the garden hose are included with the premixed liquid fertilizers.If you want to apply thefertilizer evenly, you have to do it every two weeks until six weeks post-flowering.Other people have good results if they don't addfertilizer.It depends on the quality of your soil.
Step 11: The bed needs to be covered with mulch.
Adding mulch on top of the soil will protect the bulbs even more after you've fertilized.If it is cedar, this mulch will fight against freezing and scare away bugs.
Step 12: Don't drink water.
To gauge how wet the soil is, touch your fingers to it.Water until the soil feels wet to the touch without the water pooling on the surface.The soil is okay if it is moist.A sign of too much rain exposure ispping wet soil.Bulb rot can be caused by too much water.
Step 13: There are stakes to support them with.
The stargazer lilies can grow up to four feet tall.This can be a sign of good plant health, but it can also lead to breaking.Attach each plant to a bamboo stake to protect them from storms.You can use raffia for the ties.You can make stakes out of sticks in your yard for a less expensive look.
Step 14: Don't allow any pests.
It is possible to keep your lilies healthy by creating an ideal natural environment.You will need to be on the lookout for animals chewing on your plants and insects taking up residence.Adding wire fence protection and picking off bugs will help.If you see insects on the flowers, spray them with water.
Step 15: It's a good idea to trim them back in the fall.
If you see old flowers on your lilies, you can cut them off with a pair of shears.Plants can't use energy on blooms that are dying.Leave the leaves alone and they will fall off.The stem of established plants can be trimmed down to just above the ground in the late fall.You can expect stargazer lilies to grow each year.The blooms grow in size each season.
Step 16: Cut off flowers with care.
Some flowers may be trimmed for an arrangement.The blooms should be cut in the morning when they are the most fresh.If you want to keep the pollen out of your clothes, you have to remove the stamens.When placed in a container with regular water changes, most lilies will last for up to two weeks.