THE LILY GROWER'S HANDBOOK

A Complete Guide to Choosing Bulbs, Planting, Feeding, Supporting, Container Growing, Propagation, Pest Management, and Spectacular Blooms

von Elena W. Miller

116 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Grow healthy lilies from firm bulbs to spectacular flowers with practical guidance for every stage of the season.The Lily Grower's Handbook is a comprehensive guide covering bulb selection, planting, feeding, supporting, container growing, propagation, pest management, diseases, cut flowers, overwintering, and long-term renewal.True lilies grow from living scaly bulbs that need good drainage, steady moisture, correct planting depth, healthy foliage, and sensible seasonal care. This guide explains how to build stronger plants from the roots upward.Inside, you'll learn how to: - Choose Asiatic, Oriental, trumpet, martagon, LA, OT, and other lilies- Select firm healthy bulbs and store them safely before planting- Prepare fertile soil with reliable drainage- Plant bulbs at suitable depth and spacing- Water deeply without encouraging bulb rot- Feed for strong stems without excessive soft growth- Stake and support tall flowering stems early- Grow lilies successfully in containers and patio gardens- Manage buds, flowering, pollination, and seed capsules- Cut and condition lilies while protecting bulb strength- Propagate lilies through offsets, scales, bulbils, and seed- Recognize lily beetles, aphids, thrips, slugs, and wildlife damage- Troubleshoot Botrytis, basal rot, viruses, bud blast, and yellow leaves- Overwinter bulbs and divide crowded clumps- Maintain accurate records for better future flowering Important Safety Note: True lilies can be extremely dangerous to cats. Keep flowers, leaves, pollen, stems, and vase water away from cats and seek urgent veterinary help after suspected exposure.Whether you're growing lilies in borders, containers, cutting gardens, or specialty collections, this handbook provides a practical system for healthier bulbs and spectacular blooms.Plant carefully, support early, preserve healthy foliage after bloom, and enjoy magnificent lilies season after season.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798175344463
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 18.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published