How to grow lilies — the best way to plant the bulbs and fill your pots and borders with these fragrant favourites

Pink and white Lilium 'Regale' lilies growing in garden.

Lilies look wonderful in a vase or bouquet, but did you know you can learn how to grow lilies in the garden, too?

It sounds a little daunting, but as long as you know when to plant lily bulbs, and have a few planting and care tips under your belt, they're surprisingly easy to look after — and incredibly rewarding.