trumpet lily

Trumpet lilies should be watered frequently and deeply, about once a week. It is important to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Water until the soil becomes saturated and allow the top 2 inches of the soil to dry before watering it again. Water at the base of the plant and not directly on the leaves, as this will reduce the risk of powdery mildew. During summer months or when temperatures are high, water more often.

Trumpet lilies need to receive plenty of sunlight in order to bloom. When grown outdoors, these lilies must have at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight every day to promote blooming. It's also important to ensure that the lilies are in a location that gets no more than 8 hours of shade, as too much shade can reduce the number of flowers. When grown indoors, an east-facing window will provide enough sunlight for these lilies. Additionally, the Lily should be no more than 3-4 feet away from the window so that it receives enough light. When growing these lilies indoors, it's important to maintain the right indoor temperature (between 60-65 degrees F) and keep the soil evenly moist.

When pruning a trumpet lily, it is important to remember that it grows best when it is not crowded. Pruning should be done yearly, shortly after the lily has finished blooming for the season. The amount of pruning that is required will depend largely on how crowded your lily bed is. If your trumpet lily is planted close to other lily varieties or tall perennials, then some thinning may be necessary. Start by removing up to 1 third of the foliage. Flowers won't be produced from all the plants, so focus on removing the foliage from those lilies that have fewer flowers and/or are more crowded. For any Trumpet lilies that are overcrowded, dig them up, divide them, and replant in a separate area of your garden. Heavier pruning may be needed to reduce overcrowding. Using a pair of sharp garden shears, snip off the canes at the base of the plant and thin out the remaining foliage as needed. If a trumpet lily is very healthy and has become too tall or needs rejuvenating, you can prune it down to ground level. Doing this will cause the last year's stem and buds to die off, but the new foliage and flowers will sprout the following year.