Their captivating scent and extravagantly designed flowers make lilies a true treasure. Anyone who thinks they are demanding is wrong. At least when it comes to their plant neighbors, lilies are very hospitable and fit in well with numerous plants.
Which plants go well with lilies?
Lilies can be ideally combined with plants such as roses, delphiniums, globe thistles, purple coneflower, cranesbill, ornamental sage, Indian nettle and large gypsophila. When combining, pay attention to factors such as height, flowering time and location requirements.
What factors should you consider when combining lilies?
Lilies come into their own when combined with the appropriate companion plants. So before you take action, consider the following factors:
- Flower color: white, pink, red, yellow, violet or orange
- Flowering time: May to September
- Site requirements: sunny, loose and well-drained soil
- Growth height: up to 240 cm
Tree lilies can reach heights of over 2 m. The other species, such as daylilies, usually only grow to a maximum of 1 m. Keep the growth height in focus when planning the combination.
Lilies like warmth and need a sunny place to grow. The planting partners should also be happy to stand in the sun. Shade-loving plants are therefore completely unsuitable.
In the world of lilies there are species that bloom in May and those that only present their flowers in summer. The companion plants should ideally be tailored to the respective flowering period.
Combine lilies in the bed or in the pot
Lilies prefer a lot of sun. But they like it shady at their feet. It therefore makes sense to surround them with shady ground cover plants. In addition, annual flowering plants nearby are also valuable because they can create nice contrasts. Orange and yellow lilies are strikingly contrasted by purple and blue perennials. Pink lilies look absolutely romantic when paired with white perennials.
Lilies can form a loving partnership with the following plants, among others:
- Roses
- larkspur
- Globe Thistles
- Purple Coneflower
- Storksbill
- ornamental sage
- Indian nettle
- Great Gypsophila
Combine lilies with cranesbill
The cranesbill provides the lily with shade in the root area. It is also low enough not to disturb your performance. Quite the opposite: With its delicate flowers and lush foliage, it is even able to literally lift the lily up and make it shine.
Combine lilies with feather grass
The feather grass suits the lily because it has the ability to compensate for its lack of dynamism. With its delicate spikes, it caresses the lily blossoms in summer and creates atmospheric wow effects. It is best if you combine the feather grass with very strikingly colored lilies.
Combine lilies with Indian nettle
Fire red or deep pink Indian nettles create great accents next to lilies. If you want something exciting, add yellow lilies. However, it seems quieter tone-on-tone. The two fit together not only visually, but also in terms of location.
Combine lilies as a bouquet in the vase
The graceful flowers of lilies make bouquets very special. Flowers that are smaller and harmonize in color with the lilies go wonderfully with it. White lilies, for example, like to be flattered by pastel-colored roses and a little leather fern on the sides creates the perfect frame. Grasses and eucalyptus leaves can also visually round off a bouquet of lilies.
- larkspur
- Chrysanthemums
- Feather grass
- Roses
- Gypsophila
- Gerbera
- Eucalyptus
- Leather Fern
