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Step 1
Visit your local nursery. While the shop might not have what you are looking for in stock, the associates might be able to help choose lilies that are well-suited to your climate and garden. Most garden centers carry bulbs in the early spring and fall. Alternatively, the garden center may carry potted lilies, which you can remove from their pots and plant directly into your garden at any time during the growing season.
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Step 2
Buy from an online bulb dealer if you cannot find the bulbs you would like locally, or if you are looking for more variety. Asiatic lilies bloom in a rainbow of colors including white, pink, yellow and red.
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Step 3
Plant bulbs in spring or early fall by digging small holes for each bulb or for a cluster of bulbs. If you are planting many bulbs, consider buying a special trowel created to make planting bulbs quicker and easier.
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Step 4
Measure from the top of the bulb after it is placed in the hole. Small bulbs should be planted 2 to 4 inches below the surface, while large bulbs should be planted 4 to 6 inches deep.
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Step 5
Arrange the bulbs in groupings for the best effect. Asiatic lilies are less striking when planted as individual specimens.
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Step 1
Pile a few inches of mulch over newly planted bulbs to protect them during the winter if you live in a cold area. Most Asiatic lilies do not require winter protection after they are established.
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Step 2
Fertilize in early spring with a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth.
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Step 3
Water lilies regularly at the roots in the early morning to prevent fungal growth. Asiatic lilies do not do well in soil that is too wet.
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Step 4
Remove the blooms after they begin to wilt, so the plant stops producing seeds. This will encourage more flowering.
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Step 5
Divide your lilies every few years in the early spring or late fall. Lilies multiply each year.
