With a height of over two meters and flowers up to 30 centimeters in size, the tree lily is truly impressive and an eye-catcher in every garden. Since it is easy to care for and not demanding, it is also suitable for beginner gardeners.
How do you plant and care for tree lilies correctly?
To successfully plant and care for tree lilies, choose a partially shaded location, plant the bulbs twice as deep as their diameter, water moderately, fertilize regularly during the growth and flowering seasons, and provide care in winter Protection from frost.
The ideal location for tree lilies
The tree lily thrives in both sun and partial shade. It feels most comfortable when the head gets a lot of sun while the roots are shaded. This means the plant doesn't dry out and at the same time can develop its flowers in the sun. You can also cultivate the tree lily in a pot on the terrace or balcony.
Water and fertilize tree lilies properly
You don't have to water your tree lily very much, it is quite frugal. Water either early in the morning or late in the afternoon to prevent pest infestation. During growth and flowering, the tree lily has a relatively high nutrient requirement, so it should be fertilized regularly.
How do I overwinter the tree lily?
The tree lily is considered winter hardy, but can still use some light protection from frost. Cover the onion with some leaves, brushwood or bark mulch to prevent it from freezing. Overwintering in a dry, dark and cool cellar is also possible. This is particularly recommended if you want to transplant your tree lily next year.
Diseases and pests of the tree lily
Unfortunately, tree lilies are a delicacy for voles and lilies. You should definitely collect the small red beetles or fight them with predators (€6.00 on Amazon) (lacewing larvae, parasitic wasps) before they cause too much damage to your plants. Planting in a wire basket, on the other hand, keeps voles away.
The most important things in brief:
- ideal location: partial shade
- Soil: loose and permeable, no waterlogging, slightly acidic to neutral
- Set the onions about twice as deep as their diameter
- hardy, with protection for the bulb, early leaves but vulnerable to frost
- Alternative: hibernate in a cool, dark and dry place
- first flowering after approx. 3 to 5 years
- susceptible to lilies, gray mold rot and voles
Tip
To protect your tree lily from voles, it is best to place the bulbs in special planting trays or close-meshed wire baskets.
