To ensure that the extravagantly blooming Turk's cap lily keeps court in your summer garden for many years, the flower bulbs should be placed correctly in the ground in the right place. In the following, all important aspects of proper planting are examined in more detail.

The Turk's cap lily prefers sunny locations

Does the Turk's cap lily thrive in any location?

It rightly has the reputation of being flexible when it comes to site conditions. In fact, Lilium martagon fulfills all expectations in sunny and partially shaded locations. Even in the shade, she still puts out some of her distinctive blooms. The aristocratic lily achieves its optimum in full sun, warm and sheltered places. The summer beauty feels in good hands in a humus-rich, fresh, moist and well-drained garden soil.

When is the time to plant the Turk's cap lily?

You have the opportunity to put the bulbs in the ground twice a year. You can plant the Turk's cap lily in March/April or in October/November. We recommend autumn as the ideal time for planting, as the lilies can quickly establish themselves with their roots in sun-warmed soil.

How do I use the lily bulbs correctly?

Proper planting technique for a martagon lily is based on a combination of careful soil preparation and appropriate planting depth. How to do it right:

  • Soak the lily bulbs in chamomile tea or horsetail broth for 2 hours
  • Meanwhile weed the soil and rake several times until a fine-crumbly soil is formed
  • Dig planting holes 45-65 cm apart
  • Spread a thin layer of sand on the bottom of the pit as drainage
  • Place a bulb in the ground with the bulb downwards and the tip upwards
  • The ideal planting depth is three times the height of the bulb

Since drought is deadly for lily bulbs, water first and then spread a layer of mulch. Leaves, lawn clippings or bark mulch are suitable for this. If you have decided to plant in autumn, cover the bed with compost, straw or needle brushwood before the first frost.

tips

One of the mainstays of exemplary care is the consistent cleaning of withered blossoms. If you regularly cut off everything that has faded, the opulent bloom will stay with you throughout the summer. On the other hand, only cut off an inflorescence stem close to the ground when it has completely yellowed and retracted.

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Vegetable garden