Lilies are star performers blooming in summer, meaning when to plant lilies is a little later than when you need to plant spring bulbs. However, you do need to follow a couple of timing rules to ensure they grow strong and healthy.
Lillies add elegance to any garden or outdoor space with their captivating trumpet-shaped blooms and vibrant colours, bringing with them fragrance and cut flower potential too. They can be grouped together in mixed borders, grown in containers, or nestled in borders to add dimension and pops of colour. Look out for the ‘giant lily’ species, available to buy via the RHS. Growing up to more than a metre high, they’re ideal for the back of any sunny border.
