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Asiatic Hybrid Mixed

There are 9 divisions into which Lilies are classified of which Asiatic, Oriental and Trumpet hybrids are the most popular.  Asiatic Hybrids are derived from a group of mainly Eastern Asiatic Lilies and have given rise to a very popular range of hardy Lilies.  Their flowers are usually unscented and can be upward-facing or outward-facing.  Oriental Hybrids are very fragrant and grow from 4-6 feet tall.  Trumpet Hybrids are mostly derived from Japanese species and are fragrant as well.

Lilies grow well in acid soil as well as in alkaline soils.  All Lilies like to be in a well-drained area of the garden, preferably in a place where the flowers will get some sun and the base stays in a shaded area.  Therefore, you should try to plant Lilies around perennials or shrubs.  Make sure there is humus worked into the soil...this way they will thrive best for years to come.  Lilies can be planted either in the Fall or the Spring.  The selection of varieties will be larger in the Spring, but in either case, buy them as soon as they become available and plant them immediately.  Plant them at a depth of 2-3 times the height of the bulb and about 2 per square foot.

Lilies do not require a lot of water, however, water them early in the morning if it stays dry for too long.  Also, like all bulbs, fertilize them with a 10-10-10 fertilizer three times per year once when planted, once when just emerging and once after flowering.  For the next cycle, fertilize once in the Fall, once when emerging and once after flowering.

You should only dig Lilies if you feel they are not in the right spot or if they are too crowded.  Do not store the bulbs after lifting; instead, plant them back immediately.

Lilies are excellent naturalizers and are well-suited as a cut flower.  Some specific varieties not growing taller than 18" make excellent container plants.  Also, try planting some Lilies in a part of the garden over seeded with wildflowers for a unique display.

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