Lily Bulbs

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Cultivate Elegant Blooms in Your Garden With Lily Bulbs Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants growing from bulbs, all with large prominent flowers. Breck's has years of experience in selling top-quality lily plants and other summer bulbs . We offer a plethora of colors and types, from exotic-looking Stargazer lilies with painted petals speckled in both light and dark dots, to elegant white lilies that sparkle with pure white petals and red stamens. For more planting information, read our growing tips for lily flowers . When Do I Plant Lily Flowers? Fall is a great time for planting lilies. Lily "bulbs" are actually tubers composed of fleshy scales and lack a protective covering. Unlike true bulb flowers, they never go completely dormant and should be handled carefully since they loose moisture very quickly. Essentially, you can plant your new lilies anytime before the ground freezes. Lily bulbs can also be planted in the spring. With so many varieties of lily bulbs to choose from, your yard could be a colorful display of beautiful blooming flowers throughout the summer months. Planting lilies in succession with other plants will give your garden splashes of color all summer long with minimal maintenance—regardless of whether you choose Asiatic lilies that are fragrance free and bloom in midsummer, or very fragrant Oriental lilies that bloom in mid to late summer. There are thousands of lily plant varieties and hybrids on the market today. Some of our most popular varieties include Tiger Lilies , Oriental lilies , and Trumpet Lilies . Where Do I Plant Lilies? The most natural location for lilies is on sloping ground with excellent drainage. It's a good idea to place them with other low plants which can provide shade for the bulb and root system. For best results, plant your lilies where they will have a mix of some leaf mold or compost in the soil. Lilies prefer to have their blooms in the sun and their roots in the shade. Try planting them among annuals o