Planting and Growing lily 'Firebolt'
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| Care difficulty | 2 / 5 |
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| Watering schedule | Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam · Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Lily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth |
| Toxicity | Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling |
How to Water lily 'Firebolt'?
Keep soil lightly and evenly moist during active stem and bud growth
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for lily 'Firebolt'?
Full sun
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for lily 'Firebolt'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for lily 'Firebolt'?
- Soil type
- Loam · Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
What Are the Moisture Requirements for lily 'Firebolt'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize lily 'Firebolt'?
Lily bulb feed every three weeks during spring and summer growth
Learn more →How to Prune lily 'Firebolt'?
No pruning required, but deadheading will improve their appearance
Learn more →How to Propagate lily 'Firebolt'?
Propagate by division: detach offset bulblets when the leaves die down and plants become dormant
Learn more →How to Transplant lily 'Firebolt'?
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Learn more →How to Care for lily 'Firebolt' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant lily 'Firebolt'?
Plant bulbs in autumn, 15cm deep, in moist but well-drained acidic soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, in a sheltered position, with the base of the plant in shade, for example from ground-cover plants, and the rest of the plant in full sun; for more advice, see growing lilies in containers
Learn more →How to Repot lily 'Firebolt'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest lily 'Firebolt'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to lily disease, other fungal diseases, and virus diseases; for more advice, see lily diseases
Pests
May be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, thrips, leatherjackets and wireworms, and by rabbits and voles; plants in containers may be affected by vine weevil
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of lily 'Firebolt'
Ornamental bulbs - not to be eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling