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Perennial plants that grow well with lilies include:
- Peony.
- Violet.
- Daylilies.
- Poppy.
- Dianthus.
- Daisy.
- Cranesbill.
- Primrose.
- What flower goes with lilies?
- What can I plant next to Asiatic lilies?
- What can I plant with daylilies and hostas?
- Can you plant different lilies together?
- What perennials look good with lilies?
- What to do when lilies have finished flowering?
- Can you plant lilies and tulips together?
- Where do lilies grow in the garden?
- Do lilies do well in pots?
- What should I plant behind daylilies?
- How close can you plant daylilies?
- What can I plant instead of daylilies?
What flower goes with lilies?
Liles go nicely with a variety of mass flowers such as roses, daisies, lilac and aster. Mass flowers are large, flat flowers that add weight to an arrangement. Pair oriental lilies with oxeye daisies, and fill in with alstroemeria to create a full arrangement that would be an excellent birthday gift for a loved one.
What can I plant next to Asiatic lilies?
Asiatic lilies mix well with other garden favorites. Daffodils, hyacinths, tulips, anemones and other spring-flowering bulbs can be the forerunners in a parade of spring and summer blooms in a bed of lilies. Lily bulbs are planted deep in the ground, so shallow-rooted annuals also make good bedfellows.
What can I plant with daylilies and hostas?
Some good companions for daylilies that have striking foliage as well include Russian sage, hosta, and heuchera.
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Some good flowers to plant with daylilies include:
- Echinacea.
- Lavender.
- Shasta daisy.
- Bergamot.
- Phlox.
- Black eyed Susan.
- Baby's breath.
- Yarrow.
Can you plant different lilies together?
Planting several different types of lilies will let you get creative with placements and pairings. It also stretches the bloom time. Keep in mind that Asiatic and Oriental-Asiatic hybrids flower in early summer.
What perennials look good with lilies?
Perennial plants that grow well with lilies include:
- Peony.
- Violet.
- Daylilies.
- Poppy.
- Dianthus.
- Daisy.
- Cranesbill.
- Primrose.
What to do when lilies have finished flowering?
Q: Once a lily has bloomed, should the stem be cut off or the entire plant be cut back? A: It's best just to remove the stem itself. Lilies, especially those from bulbs, will feed off the foliage and will grow better the next season if it's left until it dies off.
Can you plant lilies and tulips together?
Within a layer you can vary the bulbs, putting 2-3 Asiatic lilies with a couple of Oriental ones, thus extending the the final blooming time. Early and late blooming tulips also work well this way. It is recommended that you choose one type of early bloomer and one late one, rather than mixing too many variations.
Where do lilies grow in the garden?
As with other bulbs, plant them with three times the depth of the bulb of soil or compost over them. This applies whether you are planting in the open ground or in pots. Distance between the bulbs depends on the lily. Large flowered tall lilies should be planted 20-30cm apart (8-12”) in the open ground, closer in pots.
Do lilies do well in pots?
Lilies grow well in containers, where they can be positioned for maximum effect in the garden. It's a great way to grow these stunning plants, especially if you can't grow them in your garden.
What should I plant behind daylilies?
Echinacea, Perovskia, Achillea, Coreopsis, Phlox, Salvia, and Buddleia are wonderful daylily companions and they will bring your garden alive with the flitting of butterflies and hummingbirds. Ornamental grasses make an outstanding backdrop for daylilies.
How close can you plant daylilies?
However, daylilies are such tough plants, that in the North, most can be planted anytime from spring through fall. Amend the soil with compost before planting. Space plants 12 to 18 inches apart and plant so the crown is about 1 inch below the soil surface.
What can I plant instead of daylilies?
Yellow Daylilies can be replaced by Orange Coneflower (Rudbeckia fulgida), that look much like Black Eyed Susans, but are much longer lived. Orange Coneflower will bloom for a much longer time that Daylilies. The same kind of native for non-native substitutions can go for bushes, trees, vines, and ferns.
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