The crested lily is not hardy, which it has in common with other lily species such as the Mexican tiger lily. It is ideal as a summer plant for the garden, because it is exotically decorative and easy to care for at the same time.
Crested lilies cannot be overwintered outdoors
Its second name pineapple lily indicates the appearance of the crested lily, because the flower is very reminiscent of a pineapple. Winter dormancy comes very soon after flowering.
Take the crested lily out of the bed and store the bulb in sand or place the planter in a frost-free winter quarters. Ideally, the temperature is between six and nine degrees. Avoid watering and fertilizing the pineapple lily in winter.
Winter tips for the crested lily:
- remove from the bed after flowering
- Better to hibernate dark than light
- winter frost-free
- don't water
- do not fertilize
- ideal hibernation temperature: approx. 6 - 9 °C
tips
Overwinter your crested lily frost-free and, if possible, in the dark.