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In the field, lily bulbs should be dug up after cutting the lily and kept in a cool, dry place
Before wintering - pruning lilies
The leaves turn colorful and fall. The garden season is coming to a safe end. What becomes of the lily that is in the perennial flowerbed or in the pot? Without a cut, she should not be overwintered!
Radically shorten before the winter
If the hardy lilies are to remain in the bed throughout the winter, they should be cut down before the first frost period. Many make the mistake of doing the cut too early. Only when the above-ground parts of plants, such as leaves and stems, have yellowed does the radical cut down to the ground.
Lilies in the pot are also cut back as winter approaches. Then they should be winterized:
Tips & Tricks
Use only clean and, at best, disinfected tools for cutting. Otherwise, there is a risk that the lily will be attacked by pathogens.