Lilies

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Geoffrey G

Hi. I intend to move off my allotment this Autumn/ winter. I want to take my lilies with me to grow in pots at home. When is the best time to lift them and can I plant them in pots straight away. Thank you.

Usually towards the end of Autumn, once your lilies have completely died back and have turned yellow and hollow, you can then remove the spent stems, lift your bulbs and replant them giving them some fresh compost. You can then feed them with a diluted tomato feed during active growth periods.

Lilies after flowering
The Hart Family