lily

Lily (Lilium 'Nandina') requires moist, but not soggy soil to thrive. Water lilies deeply and slowly about once a week when the top 1-2” of soil is dry. When temperatures are high or when the plant is in bloom, lilies may require additional supplemental irrigation, especially if the weather is exceptionally hot and dry. Do not let the soil become overly dry and avoid overwatering by checking the soil moisture 1-2 times a week.

Lily 'Nandina' plants need a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day. They prefer full to partial sunlight and flourish when exposed to the morning or late afternoon sunlight. For optimal growth, they should be placed in bright conditions away from deep shade. To avoid burning of the leaves, avoid placing the plant in a direct intense mid-day sunlight.

Lily (Lilium 'Nandina') should be pruned at least once a year, ideally in late winter or early spring. Pruning encourages the lily plant to put out new, stronger stems and encourages flowering. Start by removing any brown, diseased, or broken stems. Cut these stems off just above the soil line and dispose of them. Next, cut back any stems that have become woody or have produced few, if any, flowers. Cut these stems as close to their base as possible. Finally, remove any shoots that appear around the base of the plant to keep the plant size more manageable. If the lily has grown too large for its location, cut the stems back by a third to a half of their length. Be sure not to overprune your lily or you will reduce its flowering potential.