Even lily lovers without a garden can enjoy the exotic-looking and pleasantly scented flowers of these plants, for example on the balcony at home or in the living room. But what should you pay attention to with lilies in a pot?
How to plant and care for lilies in a pot?
To successfully plant and care for lilies in pots, choose a pot with a diameter of at least 15 cm and a height of at least 20 cm. Plant the lilies in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil and water them regularly, but avoid waterlogging. Choose a sheltered location that avoids direct midday sun.
Planting lilies in a pot
The following aspects are important before or during planting:
- Pot with a minimum diameter of 15 cm, minimum height of 20 cm
- Drain hole in the pot
- Lilies look most beautiful in groups
- Distance between the lilies 10 to 15 cm
Which location is suitable?
Lilies don't like full midday sun. It can quickly become too hot, especially on a balcony, especially on a wall. A location in the southeast or west that is protected from the weather is best. The flowers of protected lilies last longer.
Conventional potting soil (€10.00 on Amazon) is recommended as a substrate. Alternatively, rhododendron soil 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 cultivation?
Smaller lily varieties such as 'Mona Lisa', 'Marco Polo', 'Avignon' and 'Le Rève' are particularly suitable for the pot. But larger varieties such as the oriental lilies 'Angels Dream' and 'Royal Wedding' can also thrive in the pot as long as it is large enough.
What care do lilies in pots need?
- must be watered regularly (daily in summer!)
- Avoid waterlogging
- fertilize after planting from June
- fertilize every 4 weeks
- cut off wilted flowers
- cut down in autumn
Do you have to overwinter the potted plants?
Lilies in pots should not be overwintered outside. It is better to put them in a frost-free place such as the garage or basement. Potted lilies in the garden can be stored in the greenhouse, cold frame or gazebo over the winter.
Cat holder Attention
If you have lilies in pots in your apartment, on the balcony or terrace and are owners of cats, you should be careful. Some cats nibble on the leaves and flowers of these plants. But lilies are poisonous to cats and lead to kidney failure.
Tips & Tricks
Repot your lilies once a year to divide them and keep them blooming.
