Costco 422466 Operating instructions

Brand: Costco

Model: 422466

Type: Operating instructions

Costco 422466: Experience gardening magic with these captivating Oriental lily bulbs. Witness the grandeur of their enormous trumpet blooms, often exceeding 30cm in diameter, with each stem graced with 4-5 exquisite flowers. Immerse your senses in their intoxicating fragrance, a true delight for garden enthusiasts. Whether adorning borders or gracing patio pots, these lilies seamlessly blend with other cottage garden plants, attracting bees and butterflies to your vibrant oasis.

422466 Lily Oriental Mixed 50

Park Promotions (UK) Ltd trading as Precious Plants

Email: [email protected]o.uk Website: www.precious-plants.co.uk

On arrival

Plant the bulbs as soon as possible upon receipt. If this isn’t possible, open the packaging so that air can circulate

and keep the bulbs in a cool, dry and dark place until you are ready to plant them. Normal planting time February

to June.

Product information

The flower size of these Oriental lilies has to be seen to be believed, with trumpet blooms often over 30cm across

and up to 4-5 flowers per stem. As well as their incredible flower power, their heady perfume is a real delight for

the senses. Lilies can be planted in either garden borders or in patio pots to be enjoyed closer to home and they sit

well alongside other cottage garden plants. Attractive to bees and butterflies. Staking is essential if planting in

borders to ensure the stems are well supported for maximum impact. Best planted in groups. Hardy and easy to grow,

returning year after year. A mixture of unnamed varieties. Flowers August-September. Height approx 90cm, spread

30cm. Caution: toxic to cats. Supplied as bulbs size 16/18.

Planting

In borders: Plant deeply at a minimum depth of roughly three times the height of the bulb. This protects them from

frost damage. Sprinkle granules of controlled-release granules into the planting hole. The bulbs should be planted

with their basal plate (which has hair-like roots hanging down from it) facing downwards, and the pointed tip of the

bulb scales pointing upwards. Cover with soil. Space 30cm apart or plant nine bulbs per square metre.

In containers: Place a 5cm layer of drainage material in the base of clay pots. Plastic containers may not need this

‘crocking’ if their drainage holes are raised off the bottom of the container. Mix granules of controlled release

fertiliser with the compost (a loam-based compost such as John Innes No 2 is recommended but multipurpose and

peat-free can also be used. Plant as above. Allow 5 bulbs per 35cm pot.

Aftercare

Keep the soil or compost moist. Water regularly during the growing season and particularly in the summer months.

During the summer feed weekly with a high potassium liquid fertiliser such as tomato food. Deadhead lilies once the

blooms have faded to prevent the plant directing energy into seed production. Break away the flowers at their base

where they join the stem to ensure the seed pods are completely removed.

Continue to feed after the flowers have faded and while the main stem is still in leaf as this boosts the bulb’s energy

for the following year. Watch out for red lily beetle and check your lilies daily. Squash the beetles and their eggs if

you spot any.

Lilies grown in borders can be lifted, cleaned and stored for the winter. However, in mild areas most lilies should

survive outdoors provided that the soil is not too wet. A mulch of leaf mould (about 7cm) is recommended to protect

against frost. In areas of the UK that are subject to harsh winter conditions, it is advisable to move pot-grown lilies

to a cool but frost-free, light and airy space such as a well-ventilated greenhouse, cold frame or sheltered porch.

Costco 422466 Operating instructions

Costco 422466 Operating instructions

Costco 422466 Operating instructions

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