The peace lily should be close to, but not directly under a window in a warm room in your house where it will benefit from indirect sunlight. North or West facing windows are best as these do not allow direct sunlight all day. Can you put a peace lily onRead More →
Lilies (Lilium spp.) grace your garden, blending lovely form, delicate color and delightful fragrance. Although the elegant blossoms make these plants seem the show poodles of the flower world, they are easy to grow from bulbs or seed. How long does lily take to grow? Each class of lily bloomsRead More →
A good lily arrangement will last two or more weeks. Change the water every few days. To help prolong the flowers’ life, add cut-flower food to the water. Lilies require only half the amount of food recommended for other flowers. Do Asiatic lilies spread? Asian lilies, Oriental Lilies, Tiger Lilies,Read More →
Although they may be confused as bulb plants, they are actually grown from rhizomes. Do calla lilies come back every year? Many people treat their gift calla lilies as annuals. They receive a potted flower, or buy them for spring decorating, and then toss it when the blooms are done.Read More →
Many people treat their gift calla lilies as annuals. They receive a potted flower, or buy them for spring decorating, and then toss it when the blooms are done. In truth, though, calla lilies are perennials and you can actually save your potted plant and watch it bloom again nextRead More →
Do white lilies symbolize death? In addition to these beautiful meanings, the lily also often features in funerals because it also symbolises transience and death. It is an excellent mourning flower. What does a lily mean symbolically? What Do Lily Flowers Mean? Lilies have long been associated with love, devotion,Read More →
Cut down the foliage and stems to about 15cm (6in). Remove surplus soil, dry and then store in trays in barely-damp wood vermiculite or multi-purpose compost. Place in a frost-free position for the winter. Little, if any, watering should be necessary. Can you leave cannas in pots over winter? IfRead More →
Lilies need acid soil so most gardeners have to grow Oriental lilies in containers of ericaceous compost rather than in the ground. Do lilies prefer acidic soil? It is most severe in high acid soils with low nutrients. Burpee Recommends: Lilies prefer a soil pH of 6.5 – 7.0, raiseRead More →
Replanting. If your plants are well taken care of, your Easter lily bulbs will multiply each year. You can dig up bulbs to move and replant them or pass them on to friends in early spring before they start growing or in the fall once they have died back. WhereRead More →
Many people treat their gift calla lilies as annuals. They receive a potted flower, or buy them for spring decorating, and then toss it when the blooms are done. In truth, though, calla lilies are perennials and you can actually save your potted plant and watch it bloom again nextRead More →