What is the best month to plant lily bulbs?

When to plant lily bulbs

Lily bulbs are generally planted in early spring. Unprocessed bulbs are suitable for planting in autumn, in February and from October to November. Because the germination rate in spring is relatively high, lily bulbs are planted in November at the latest. They are planted using the bulb planting method.

Planting time in the north and south : There is no difference in the time suitable for planting lily bulbs in the south and the north. Generally, lily bulbs are planted in February in the south and the north.

Greenhouse planting time : Lily bulbs can be planted in greenhouses. There is a difference between the planting time in greenhouses and in the open air. Lily bulbs are planted in greenhouses in January.

Lily bulb origin and planting month

Common producing areas of lily bulbs include Hunan, Sichuan, Henan, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Yunnan, Guizhou and other regions.

Hunan lily bulb

Hunan lily bulbs are planted in February and bloom around April. The lily bulbs in this area have relatively large flowers and rich colors.

Sichuan lily bulb

Sichuan lily bulbs are planted in mid-February and bloom in May. The lily bulbs in this area have fresh and elegant flowers.

Lily bulb varieties and planting months

Common varieties of lily bulbs include musk lily, tiger lily, scent lily, rhododendron lily, beautiful lily, Korean lily, etc.

Musk Lily

Musk lily is planted in October and blooms in June. The lily bulbs of this variety are pure white and open horizontally.

Lilium

Lilium is planted in November and usually blooms in April. The lily plants grown from the lily bulbs of this variety are relatively large.