How to Plant Tiger Lilly Seeds
Tiger lilies grow from bulbs rather than seeds. A single bulb can produce more than a dozen tiger lilies if you plant them properly. A tiger lily can reach 4 feet in height, producing white, yellow, orange or red flowers, each with black spots. The plant grows best in USDA hardiness zones 2 to 7. They should be planted early enough in fall to allow time for rooting before the arrival of winter. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Select a location where the tiger lilies will receive full sunlight for at least six hours a day. Mix 3 inches of compost into the top 12 inches of the soil with a rake.
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Dig holes that are approximately one foot deep with a shovel. Keep the holes 3 inches apart.
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Place one tiger lily bulb into each hole. Cover the hole with the soil. Water the soil to keep it moist.
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Place a layer of mulch over the planting area to help retain water. Remove the mulch once the first frost arrives.
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Water the tiger lilies weekly to keep the soil moist. Place a 1/4-inch layer of compost over the soil once they sprout.
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References
- Photo Credit Tiger lily image by Oleg Pivovarov from Fotolia.com
