African Lily Bulbs

Photo A is the old favorite, orange Tiger Lily, one of the best for wild meadows since it is tough, dependably perennial and will grow in almost any soil. They bloom from mid-summer through early fall.

Martagon Lily Sunny Morning has up to 50 flowers per stem that are golden-orange with dark spots. Perfect for bouquets. The sunny colored downward facing flowers fit neatly between other plants and also make a great addition to patio pots.

(See Trumpet Lily group below.) Photo C shows how beautifully almost any lily works in a mixed garden or with other flowers in a vase. Botanists have changed that to Lilum lancifolium , but that doesn't stop most people (including us) from using the old...

Martagon Lily Bulbs Manitoba Morning produces up to 50 blooms per stem with flowers that are reddish-pink with light creamy yellow centers and dark spots. Excellent for cut flower.

Growing Callas: Callas are native to South Africa, and today they're not only easy to grow, but available in a literal rainbow of colors. Most all callas have pointed or heart-shaped foliage that's dark green, spattered with white spots.

Growing Callas: Callas are native to South Africa, and today they're not only easy to grow, but available in a literal rainbow of colors. Most all callas have pointed or heart-shaped foliage that's dark green, spattered with white spots.

The common white one* is Zantedeschia aethiopica , and like all callas, it's hardy in the US only in Zones 8 through 10. 'Super Gem' Calla Lily is a spectacular, hot pink hybrid that lights up garden beds with its tall, fluted blooms and strong, tropical...

The common white one* is Zantedeschia aethiopica , and like all callas, it's hardy in the US only in Zones 8 through 10. Deer resistant and extremely easy to grow, the Tequila Sunrise Calla Lily mix adds elegant, bright color to the summer landscape.

Callas do best when sited in dappled or bright, yet indirect sunlight. If you plant your bulbs in spring, you'll have flowers in about 70-112 days. 'Mango' Calla Lily's bright apricot blooms are enchanting with coral accents and a blush of green where...

Callas do best when sited in dappled or bright, yet indirect sunlight. If you plant your bulbs in spring, you'll have flowers in about 70-112 days. Starting with a blush of green from their stem, 'Nashville' Calla Lily's pale buttermilk blooms are overtaken...

Growing Callas: Callas are native to South Africa, and today they're not only easy to grow, but available in a literal rainbow of colors. Most all callas have pointed or heart-shaped foliage that's dark green, spattered with white spots.

Their fluted blooms and refined foliage make them a favorite for floral arrangements, but they also lend a sense of elegance to the landscape. If you plant your bulbs in spring, you'll have flowers in about 70-112 days.

The common white one* is Zantedeschia aethiopica , and like all callas, it's hardy in the US only in Zones 8 through 10. Ignite passion with the Orange Blend Calla Lily mix, offering an unusual mix of orange, red, and deep-purple fluted blooms.

Nerines like plenty of sun and not much (if any) fertilizer. Remember, South African bulbs are usually used to gritty, fast-draining soils.' The perfect bulb to add color when the rest of the garden is winding down, Nerine Lily produces frilly pink flower...

The common white one is Zantedeschia aethiopica , and like all callas, it's hardy in the US only in Zone 8 and above. The bulbs are irregular, sort of like ginger roots, and several can be planted in the same pot.

Their fluted blooms and refined foliage make them a favorite for floral arrangements, but they also lend a sense of elegance to the landscape. Most all callas have pointed or heart-shaped foliage that's dark green, spattered with white spots.

Plant this gorgeous Calla Lily either in a garden bed or container – It will thrive in either! Growing Callas: Callas are native to South Africa, and today they're not only easy to grow, but available in a literal rainbow of colors.

(Zephyranthes robusta) The darling, crocus-like blooms of Pink Rain Lilies are sweethearts of the summer garden. Their clear pink blooms resemble miniature versions of their close cousin, the Amaryllis.

Many times, as the flowers fade and the plant withers, its energy will go into producing a “daughter” tuber. Gloriosa tubers should be planted horizontally about 2-3 inches below the soil.

The leaves are in a whorled pattern around the stem, and the top of the stem can carry up to five flowers. Plant these bulbs outside in a protected spot in the spring. Germinate the seeds into tiny bulbs and keep them in a warm spot through the winter.

Pat the soil onto the seed gently.Within 4 to 6 weeks, seeds should sprout. That leaves a lot of options for the intrepid gardener. Try reproducing Asiatic lilies in any one of these ways for a fun, interesting project that will yield more of the magical...

Feeding may also be in the form of, which does double duty when applied to growing tiger lilies. Proper soil preparation results in healthier tiger lily plants that produce more and bigger blooms.Tiger lily care involves little work after plants are established,...

Yet, you find yourself drawn to the exotic look ofand, as a result, wonder “can you grow lily plants in pots?” The answer is yes. When you get these bulbs home, it's important to sort through them.

Lily bulbs are soft and tender, and the strong, aggressive roots of other plants can pierce these bulbs, damaging or even killing them. Read on to learn more about companions planting with lily flowers.Lilies grow best in full sun, but can tolerate part...

Choose a location that is in full sun when growing Oriental lily plants.These bulbs cannot tolerate boggy soil, which means their planting bed should be tested for drainage and amended prior to installing the bulbs.

If the soil settles and leaves a depression around the plant, add more soil. When choosing a location for planting Easter lilies outside, keep in mind that an Easter lily plant can grow 3 feet tall or a little more.Dig the planting hole wide enough to...

They multiply in clumps and produce more than a dozen flowers on each stem. Growing lilies from bulbs is a favorite pastime of many gardeners. Its colors range from a golden yellow into a deep red.– The rubrum lily resembles the tiger lily, although...