How to Plant Lilies in Pots
Plant lily bulbs in the fall or spring. Lilies sprout in late May and last until around September. Lilies give off a sweet aroma and make good border plants for a garden. If a bulb is planted deep enough, it survives the winter frost. To be on the safe side, plant the bulbs in a pot. When the ground warms up, the bulbs can be transferred into the ground, though lilies can survive in the pot. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Pot with drainage holes
- Lily bulb
- Water
- Hand shovel
- Peat
- Drainage plate
Instructions
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Make a 50/50 mixture of dirt and peat. Peat adds nutrients to the soil. Check to make sure the soil has a little or no clay. Clay soaks up the water the plant needs to grow.
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Fill a pot three-fourths full with the mixture. Use a hand shovel to dig a hole that goes 6 inches down.
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Set the bulb upright inside the hole. Cover it up with dirt.
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Water the bulb.
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Set the pot in an area that gets lots of sunlight, like a window or deck. Water regularly. Set a drainage plate under the pot to catch excess water. If there is water in the plate, don't water the plant.
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Tips & Warnings
If you move the lilies to the ground, plant about 8 inches apart.
Do not over-water, which can cause wilting.
References
Resources
- Photo Credit Madalena-pestana: creativecommons.org
