- Plant lilies in a pot
- What care do lilies need in pots?
- Do you have to overwinter the potted plants?
- Attention cat owners!
- tips and tricks
Even lily lovers without a garden can enjoy the exotic-looking and pleasantly scented blossoms of these plants, for example on the home balcony or in the living room. But what should you watch out for with lilies in pots?
The pot should be at least 15cm in diameter so that the roots have enough space
Plant lilies in a pot
The following aspects are important before or during planting:
- Pot with a minimum diameter of 15 cm and a minimum height of 20 cm
- drainage hole in the pot
- Lilies look best in groups
- Distance between the lilies 10 to 15 cm
Which location is suitable?
Lilies don't like blazing midday sun. It can quickly become too hot, especially on a balcony, especially against a wall. A place that is protected from the weather and faces south-east or west is best. Protected lilies flower longer.
Conventional potting soil is recommended as a substrate. Alternatively, rhododendron earth is suitable. If you want to mix the substrate yourself, you should pay attention to a loose texture, a moderate sand content, humus and a high nutrient content.
Which varieties are suitable for pot culture?
Smaller lily varieties such as 'Mona Lisa', 'Marco Polo', 'Avignon' and 'Le Rève' are particularly suitable for pots. But larger varieties such as the oriental lilies 'Angels Dream' and 'Royal Wedding' can also thrive in pots, provided the pot is large enough.
What care do lilies need in pots?
- must be watered regularly (daily in summer!)
- Avoid waterlogging
- fertilize after planting from June
- fertilize every 4 weeks
- cut off faded flowers
- cut down in the fall
Do you have to overwinter the potted plants?
Potted lilies should not be overwintered outside. It is better to put them in a frost-free place such as in the garage or in the basement. Potted lilies in the garden can be kept in the greenhouse, cold frame or gazebo during the winter.
Attention cat owners!
Anyone who has lilies in pots in the apartment, on the balcony or terrace and is the owner of cats should be careful. Some cats nibble on the leaves and flowers of these plants. However, lilies are poisonous to cats and cause kidney failure.
tips and tricks
Repot your lilies once a year to divide them and keep them flowering.