Ghost Lily Planting Instructions
The ghost lily, also known as the tiny ghost lily, is an Asiatic lily that has a reddish purple, star-shaped flower with glossy green, lance-shaped leaves. The ghost lily grows best in USDA zones 3 to 10. The lilies grow 18 to 24 inches in height and are unscented. They are bred to grow in a flowerpot or a small plant bed and bloom every summer. The ghost lily grows best in full sun to partial shade. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Place approximately 1 to 2 inches of potting soil in a medium-sized flowerpot. Place a handful of all-purpose fertilizer on top of the potting soil and mix together.
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Place the ghost lily bulbs in the pot about 1/2 inch apart. Make sure the bulbs are kept moist before planting.
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Cover the ghost lily bulbs with potting soil. Fill the rest of the flowerpot up with potting soil and pack the soil firmly.
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Water the ghost lily bulbs until the soil is very moist. The soil should never dry out but be careful not to over-water the lily.
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Place the flowerpot in full to medium sunlight. The flower will bloom in late spring and summer.
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Tips & Warnings
Plant lily bulbs in the spring or late fall.
Water the ghost lily thoroughly.
If you plant the lilies outside, be watchful for rabbits and slugs.
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- Photo Credit red lily image by leafy from Fotolia.com
