Lilies Flowers Faqs
Q: When Should I Plant Lilies?
A: When it comes to lilies and most flowers that are perennial, the perfect time to plant is in the fall. Other perennials that ought to be planted with your lilies include tulips, crocuses and daffodils. If planted in Fall, lilies will be blooming in late summer as expected. Be wary about planting in a place where water runs freely when it rains, though: lilies are intolerant to very soggy soil conditions.
Q: Can You Store Lily Bulbs?
A: When stored frozen at temperatures consistently below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, lily bulbs can be effective stored for a period of 6-8 weeks but not shorter for periods shorter than six weeks. They should be covered in ground peat similarly to how they come when purchased as bulbs. When storing your lily bulbs in a freezer, be sure to make room for the pot at the bottom-most section so that movement will not unsettle dirt atop frozen meats and foods stored within your freezer. Ideally before putting the bulbs into the pot, bag them in a plastic bag and poke a few holes in the bag for air. This will keep them aerated.
Q: Which Lilies Are Most Fragrant?
A: Trumpet-shaped lilies will most often have the sweet, aromatic smell that people desire in lilies though there are other strongly fragrant lily varieties available. Most commonly known for its sweet smell and trumpet-shape, the Easter lily is pure white and is associated with spring and Easter. Oriental lilies will often smell tart and spicy similarly to the aroma of carnations. Sweeter varieties can lend towards the smell of honeysuckle. If you’re looking for a particularly exotic yet attractive smell, opt for the Lilum regale. Among plants that are commonly accepted as lilies, the dragon lily has a potent smell but people tend to stray from it: it reeks like a carcass from firsthand accounts, so steer clear! If you plan your selection and place the plant in a spot full of sunshine within a house, a single bloom of lilies can make an entire room smell delightful all throughout the late summer months!
Q: How Often Do Lilies Bloom?
A: Lilies are a perennial plant, which means they will only bloom once out of the year. While lying dormant, the bulbs need a cool place where they can regenerate for at minimum eight weeks. Once this hibernation of sorts is over, the flowering cycle will begin again and depending on the species of your lilies, you’ll either see them begin to sprout early during July or as late as late August. Typically, lily varieties will only be up and around for a mere two to three weeks throughout the year so when you’re looking for lilies, don’t get just one type. If you stagger your placement of different species of bulbs you can have a symphony of lily blooms come out throughout the summer starting in July and ending at the end of August/ beginning of September.