Click below to listen to my 2 min. Garden Bite radio show/podcast: Choosing your Easter lily
This Sunday is Easter. It changes every year as Easter always falls on the first Sunday after a full moon between March 22nd and April 25th, approximately. This Christian Holy Day is marked by cherished traditions that bring joy, comfort, warmth and a continuity between generations.
The beautiful trumpet-shaped white flowers of the Easter Lily, or lilium longiflorum symbolize purity, hope and life – the spiritual essence of Easter – a time of renewal.
When choosing an Easter lily:
- Look for one in various stages of budding, you’ll get to enjoy the flowers for longer!
- Find the plant with the most dense, all deep green green foliage.
- Check for pests. If you see any eggs or webbing or brown spots, put that plant back.
- Choose a plant that is only 2 times as tall as the pot it’s in, if the plant is any larger, it is likely stressed!
You’ve selected the best one, now what’s the best way to care for your Easter Lily?
- Lilies as they like it a little cool, around 60 to 65 degrees.
- They also prefer bright light but out of direct sunlight.
- If your lily is wrapped in foil, punch a couple of holes in the bottom and place it on a saucer. This enables the excess water to drain.
- Water your lily when the soil surface is dry, let the water drain out the bottom and get rid of what’s left in the saucer.
- When your flowers open, remove the yellow anthers before the pollen starts to shed. This prevents the pollen from staining those pretty white flowers and will also prolong it’s life!
Learn how to plant your Easter lilies outdoors here.
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