These varieties tolerate light frost

Most lilies are hardy

Most of the commercially available types of lily are hardy. They neither need protection in winter nor do they have to be forcibly brought into the house. But there are a few species of lily that are considered sensitive and as a precaution, and especially in cooler locations overwintered should be. These include, for example, the Inca lily and the Madonna lily.

Hardy lilies in this country

But which ones Lilies are in this country equipped for the winter and do not necessarily need protection? The most important lily species that can be classified as hardy are listed here:

• Asiatic lily
• Oriental lily
• Chinese mountain lily
• Trumpet Lily
• Nepal lily
• Canada lily
• Toad lily
• Turk's cap lily
• Tree lily
• Fire lily
• Tiger lily
• Royal lily
• Panther lily
• Rubrum lily

Winter wetness harms every lily

While most lilies do not shy away from frost, moisture brings difficulties. Winter wetness in particular damages these plants enormously. Therefore, lilies are best placed in a soil with good drainage

planted will. In winter they are covered with brushwood to protect them from moisture in the root area.

Precautions don't hurt: this is how lilies are overwintered

It is advisable to protect your lilies, especially if you are standing in a rough position. Lilies outdoors, such as in the garden bed, are overwintered as follows:

• withered flowers or Cut off seed heads (rob power)
• leaves cut downas soon as they are yellow to brown in color
• humus Apply over the root area
• Place brushwood or straw over the humus

Dig up the lily bulbs and put them into the quarters

It is even safer to dig up the lily bulbs and hibernate them at home, in the basement, in the garage, in the attic or in the garden shed. To do this, the first step is to cut down the inflorescences and wait for the leaves to turn yellow.

Next, the onions are dug up and the remaining earth is removed. After the onions have been air-dried for 2 days, put them in a wooden box or a pot with earth, sand or Sawdust.

Hibernate lilies from the balcony

Lilies standing in the pot, should be cut down in autumn and put inside. This is important so that the soil in the pot does not freeze through. This would destroy the onions. Alternatively, the pot can be left outside, against a protective wall, placed on a wooden block and wrapped in foil.

Tips & Tricks

So that the lilies survive the winter well, they should not be heavily fertilized after July. At best, a small amount of fertilizer can be given in August to provide the onions with nutrients for the coming year.