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White Lily Care
White Lily Care. The association between white lilies and Easter goes back to Biblical days. Even prior to the beginnings of Easter, the white lily was associated with purity, hope and a celebration of new life. Even though they naturally bloom in June and July, it is traditional to bring these flowers into our homes and churches in early spring....
The association between white lilies and Easter goes back to Biblical days. Even prior to the beginnings of Easter, the white lily was associated with purity, hope and a celebration of new life. Even though they naturally bloom in June and July, it is traditional to bring these flowers into our homes and churches in early spring. When purchasing white lilies, look for plants that have one or two open blooms and several unopened buds of various sizes. The buds will bloom later, extending your enjoyment of the plant.
Extending Flower Life
The center of mature flowers contains yellow anthers that shed pollen. Removing the anthers extends the life of the flower by preventing pollination and keeps the pollen from staining the flowers and objects nearby. Reach into the center of the flower, grasp the anther and gently twist and pull the anther away, or clip them off with a small pair of scissors.
Care in the Home
Indoors, white lilies enjoy cool temperatures, preferably between 60 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Keep the plants in bright, indirect sunlight, away from heat sources and drafts. Trim away faded blooms and brown leaves. Enjoy the plants indoors or plant them outside after the last frost.
Transplanting Outdoors
White lilies need well-drained soil. Where drainage is questionable or poor, plant them in raised beds. Place the plant in the ground a few inches deeper than they originally grew in the pot. Mulch the surface of the soil with approximately three inches of organic mulch. Mulching cools the soil surface, discourages weeds and helps conserve water. Remove the old foliage when it dies back. A new plant will soon sprout and bloom again.
Water and Fertilizer
Water white lilies thoroughly whenever the top inch of soil dries out. If your plant is wrapped in a foil cover, remove the cover before watering and allow excess water to drain away before replacing it. Water trapped in the foil can cause problems; white lilies do not like wet feet. Fertilize every six weeks during the growing season with a slow release fertilizer.
Bring the Bulbs Indoors for the Winter
Transplant outdoor lily bulbs to a pot before the first frost and bring them inside. Water them thoroughly and place in a cool spot, approximately 45 to 50 degrees F. Check them regularly and water them as needed to keep the soil slightly moist. Move the plant to a sunny window in January and begin to water and fertilize as normal.
