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- Lilies in the pot: Everything about planting and care
- Plant lilies in a pot
- Which location is suitable?
- Which varieties are suitable for pot culture?
- What care do lilies need in the pot?
- Do I have to overwinter the potted plants?
- Cat owner Caution!
- Tips & Tricks
The pot should be at least 15cm in diameter so that the roots have enough space
Lilies in the pot: Everything about planting and care
Even lily lovers without a garden can enjoy the exotic-looking and pleasantly fragrant flowers of these plants, for example on the home balcony or in the living room. But what should you look for in lilies in the pot?
Plant lilies in a pot
The following aspects are important before or during planting:
Which location is suitable?
Lilies do not like a blazing midday sun. Especially on a balcony, it can quickly get hot, especially on a wall. The best place is a sheltered from the weather place in the right southeast or west. The flowers of protected lilies last longer.
As a substrate, conventional potting soil is recommended. Alternatively, rhododendron earth is suitable. Who wants to mix the substrate itself, should pay attention to a loose texture, a moderate sand content, humus and a high nutrient content.
Which varieties are suitable for pot culture?
For the pot are especially smaller lilies such as 'Mona Lisa', 'Marco Polo', 'Avignon' and 'Le Rève'. But larger varieties such as the Oriental Lilies 'Angels Dream' and 'Royal Wedding' can also thrive in the pot, as it is big enough.
What care do lilies need in the pot?
Do I have to overwinter the potted plants?
Lilies in the pot should not be overwintered outside. It is better to put them in a frost-free place like in the garage or in the cellar. Topflilien in the garden can be accommodated during the winter in the greenhouse, in the cold frame or the garden gazebo.
Cat owner Caution!
Anyone who has lilies in the pot in the apartment, on the balcony or the terrace and is the owner of cats, should be careful. Some cats nibble on the leaves and flowers of these plants. But lilies are toxic to cats and cause kidney failure.
Tips & Tricks
Once a year, transplant your lilies to share them and preserve their blossoming joy.