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Tips for Growing Lilies in Containers! Plant Lily Bulbs in Pots to Stop Rabbits Eating Flowers!

Tips for Growing Lilies in Containers! Plant Lily Bulbs in Pots to Stop Rabbits Eating Flowers!

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Tips for Growing Lilies in Containers! Plant Lily Bulbs in Pots to Stop Rabbits from Eating Your Lily Flowers! Planting lilies in nursery pots allows gardeners to have a moveable flower show where we can experiment with different lily varieties before committing to planting them in the ground. The biggest benefit of planting lilies in pots is that it deters squirrels from digging up newly planted lilies bulbs and prevents rabbits from each tender lily shoots. You can plant lily bulbs in old plastic containers or nursery pots that once held shrubs or trees. Any large deep pot with drainage holes will suffice. I’ve found that the best lilies to grow in pots are oriental lilies and double oriental lilies. They have the ideal height for pots and aren’t so tall that the pots topple over in the wind. Start by filling your pot with premoistened potting soil. Place your lily bulbs 6-7 inches deep and then cover with more premoistened potting soil. Next, water the pots well and place them in sunny but sheltered location if possible. I place mine on our covered porch right next to our hose. Even though the porch is covered they still get 8 hours of sun, and the pots are right next a water source which makes maintenance easy. I water them about once a week or whenever the soil is dry. I leave them here to grow until the lilies are budded up and then transfer the pots into the garden borders where they bloom. After blooming you can swap them out for new pots of lilies or perhaps potted dahlias will take their place. With this in mind consider planting up lily pots every 2-3 weeks so that as one pot goes over another pot is budded up and ready to take its place. The height of the pots and the close proximity to your house should keep the lily bulbs and shoots safe from critters. For added protection you can also add thorny rose clippings to the top of the pots until the shoots emerge. Or surround them with a barrier of chicken wire until transferring them into the garden. I hope you’ll give growing lilies in pots a try this year. It’s such a joy to have these moveable pots of fragrant blooms around the garden. And as an added bonus it’s quick and easy to plant up a few pots. They would make great gifts too! If you find these videos helpful, I would be so thankful if you gave it a thumbs up so more gardeners will see it. Support my channel by becoming a member:
Date: 2025-04-03

Comments and reviews: 19


This was so timely for me as planting lilies in pots has been my plan for this coming summer. I have some already potted up, and some more to do (scrounging up containers. I didn’t think about succession planting a certain variety, so I’m going to do that too! Thanks for this video! Sometime, will you go over some of your favorite varities of lilies And I have such a short growing season, I am hoping that by planting my lily bulbs into pots now, they will have time to grow and bloom earlier before our first frost, since the ones in the ground (ground still frozen) will not get started growing for some time still here.
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I really enjoyed this video and all the information you gave on how to plant the lilies. While I really enjoy your videos and your beautiful garden, I find that often I'm frustrated with the lack of information - what zone are they, where to plant them (sun or shade, how big are they likely to get, how deep to plant them, etc. So I really appreciate the added info in this video - thanks!
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Timely topic. We first tried putting lilies in pots in garden beds, then we discovered the rabbits were also eating the foliage of the mature plants, as well as the sprouts. So, now we just grow them in pots on the deck. Luckily we have a 2nd-story deck so the rabbits don't climb stairs to get them. We just put the pots in the basement for the winter.
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This is appealing to me for reasons of color. I hate when I plant bulbs in a section expecting a certain color, but due to color enhancement on the website or just the nature of screens they don't bloom as anticipated and then I have to move them to a more suitable area where they fit the color scheme.
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Thank you for this great information. I have a question I started my lily bulbs inside they started sprouting should I still plant it 6 inches deep in my pots what temperature should I put it outside do I have to harden them off
I live in zone 7b
Thank you
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Wow, honestly, my light bulb a blown away moment! Such a great idea, and I will definitely do this this spring.
If we even see a spring! Right now, we are having a massive freezing rain thunderstorm, and I am praying my spring flowers shoots survive.
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Does your mom save her bulbs so she can plant them again the following year Does she bring them in her basement or garage I'd like to hear more. I lost my Roselilies--not to bunnies though. I'm wondering if it was digging squirrels.
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Hi, Danielle. This is a great idea. I am in zone 6b (New England) and wondered if the pots need to go into an unheated garage for the winter, or are the dug up and stored in a basement in vermiculite Thank you
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Thank you so much. I have a major rabbit problem. Last year the rabbits eat all the in ground lilies. I will try planting my lilies in pot this year. I look forward to a beautiful show of lily bloom this year.
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Thank you so much for this fantastic idea and info. I have learned so much from you! My garden will be a far lovelier place this year because of your tutelage. Love the train! Thank you again and big hugs to Gracie.
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I love lilies, but last year and the year before, the ones in my yard were attacked by lily leaf beetles. So, I pulled them. I'll use your suggestion and try growing dahlias in pots this year! Thanks Danielle!
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Hi Danielle thanks for the lily information. That's a great idea! I've done it with snapdragons, and tall cosmos. I'd love to try the lilies! The ones you showed in this video are spectacular! Wow!
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The squirrels get into my pots and make a mess. I've learned to put some medium sized river rocks around the plants as a deterrent and it has worked pretty well.
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Does anyone know if deer will eat lilies They take out pretty much anything I put on my front patio like pansies, violas, tulips, calibrachoa, sweet potato vine, etc.
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Thanks for the timely reminder! I remember your video talking about this and am definitely going to try this. Thank your Mom for the inspiration, too
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Hi Danielle, thank you so much for sharing this idea. Are you able to save the lily bulbs for next year with this method or do you buy all new each year
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I struggle with rabbits, groundhogs, and squirrels. This season, I’ll plant lilies in pots. What about gladiolus Can I plant gladiolus in pots too
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These are really great ideas, especially for creating succession of blooms and being able to move them around. Thanks for sharing!
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Hi, have you ever used Bobbex It repels deer and rabbits. No harmful chemicals, only good stuff that is good for your plants.
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