The Easter lily, Lilium longiflorum, is native to the Ryukyu Islands off the southern end of Japan. In the 1880′s this lily was widely cultivated in Bermuda, and bulbs were shipped from there to ...

The lilies that are sold in stores at Easter time are grown under carefully controlled conditions so they will be in bloom in the springtime. You can expect your landscape lily to bloom in mid-summer.

Easter can be as early as March 22 and as late as April 25. So even though the bulbs are received in January, it’s up to the greenhouse people to get their plants to bloom at Easter time.

Most types of Easter lilies are hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 11. If you live in colder areas, the bulbs may not survive winters outdoors, so you would need to dig them up in fall and store ...

PLANT YOUR EASTER LILY: Don’t throw away Easter lilies. Once the flowers have all faded, plant them outside in a garden bed. Remove the plants from the pots and plant them into a well-prepared ...

Whether you're picking up an Easter lily to give as a gift, choosing one to decorate your home, or just admiring them in the garden shop, you can appreciate the symbolism it holds and learn how to ...

The Easter lily was first introduced to England in 1819 and America in 1880. Lily bulb production was centered in Japan and the southern U.S. in the late 1800s and on, but in 1941 during WWII, the ...

Question: My Easter lilies planted in the garden a year ago have small buds in the tops of the plants that are not near open while the ones in the stores are in bloom. Are mine of a different type?

Easter lilies are the perfect symbol to mark the beginning of the spring season. The large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers bring a bit of spring fragrance into the home but can also be enjoyed outdoors ...

These lilies are planted in the fall and forced to open whenever the Easter holiday is planned. Easter comes after the spring equinox and after the next full moon, so it can range from March 22 to ...

The Easter lily is one of the very few florist crops that can be recycled as a garden plant outdoors. Most others are best discarded when their flowers are done.

Easter lilies (Lilium longiflorum) are so beautiful with their large, white, trumpet-shaped flowers and sweet fragrance. They are often said to symbolize purity, virtue, innocence, hope and life. T… ...