Over wintering of Lilies

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– Philip U – 

Good afternoon. We purchased some lily bulbs from you at the Harrogate Spring Show, they have paid us back in spades with a fantastic display & lovely scent. Grown in a pot will they be ok left in the pot & overwintered in an unheated greenhouse.
Thanks & regards
Phil

Lily Aftercare

  • Once your lilies have finished flowering, stop watering and carefully remove only the spent flower heads, leaving the stem in place.

  • Allow the stems and leaves to die back naturally until they turn yellow and hollow (usually by autumn). At this stage, you can cut them back completely. This process feeds the bulbs, ensuring strong flowers the following year.

  • Leave the bulbs in the ground or pots over winter. They benefit from a cold dormant period, but make sure the soil has good drainage as waterlogging can cause rot.

  • In spring, top up with fresh compost and feed regularly with a diluted tomato feed during the active growing season.

If you get moment, we would really appreciate your feedback with a TRUSTPILOT review.

Hope this helps.

The Hart Family