Lilies rising into elegant summer flowers
Lily bulbs
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Lily bulbs
Lily bulbs bring height, structure and a long summer flowering season to borders, pots and cutting gardens. Within the genus Lilium, there is considerable variation in flower shape, height, fragrance and colour, from compact Asiatic lilies to strongly scented Oriental lilies, tall trumpet forms and substantial tree lilies. What they share is the ability to rise cleanly above surrounding planting, carrying their flowers on upright stems that become more prominent as summer develops.
Choose your lilies by the role you want them to play. Compact varieties are well suited to containers and the front of borders, while taller Lilium bulbs can be repeated through mixed planting to introduce vertical accents without taking up much ground space. Fragrant lily types earn a place near paths and seating areas, while longer-stemmed lilies are especially useful for cutting. Plant the bulbs in fertile, well-drained soil with their roots kept cool and their stems growing into good light, or use a generous pot filled with free-draining compost.
Most garden lilies are hardy enough to remain in the ground in the UK where drainage is reliable, gradually settling in and returning in following seasons. Good moisture while they are actively growing helps the stems and buds develop, while avoiding prolonged winter wet protects the bulbs during dormancy. Whether you are planting lily bulbs for pots, adding scented Oriental lilies to a border or building a cutting patch from taller varieties, lilies offer a wide range of forms while retaining the same clear summer presence.
