Asiatic Lilies
Asiatic lilies should be planted 4 to 6 inches deep in well drained soil. They prefer a sheltered, but sunny location if possible. A sandy loam soil is best, but they will tolerate a wide variety of soil types. placing a hand full of sand under the bulb at planting time is ideal. Asiatic lilies will usually require dividing approximately every 3 to 5 years. Try to avoid planting in a low spot where water will accumulate. A hand full of bone meal in the soil around the bulb is always helpful. During the growing season a balanced fertilizer will add to the flowers. One of the best time to fertilize is when the flower buds are just starting to pop out of the foliage.
Martagon Lilies
Martagon lilies should be planted a little deeper then Asiatic lilies; from 4 to 8 inches deep. A hand full of sand under the bulb at planting time can be beneficial in some soil types, but Martagons will do well in most any soil. Special care should be taken to avoid locations that are low enough for water to accumulate in during all season. Martagon lilies will grow in full sun, but they prefer some shade. They are early starters in the spring and if the location they are in is exposed it may be a good idea to give them a covering of mulch in the fall. Martagon lilies can be left for many years before dividing and they seem to like being a bit crowded.
Martagons are a little fussy about being disturbed and may take one or two seasons to settle in and show vigour. In their first year they have been known to brown off early and not reappear until the nest season. This has been referred to as "Sulking" and is not a problem. In many cases, if the bulb is not disturbed it will be rooting in and preparing itself for the next spring. Martagons should only be dug in the late summer or early fall because they form next year's shoot before freeze up (unlike Asiatic lilies which wait until spring to show any stem growth). Spring digging of Martagon lilies would likely result in a broken growing tip and then no blooms that season or poor growth. Once established they are very robust and provide great early summer colour.
Peonies
A well drained and sunny location with
reasonably light soil is best for most peony varieties. Amend the
soil with the proper materials needed. One cup of bone meal per
plant is a good addition on a yearly basis. Plant the root so the
uppermost bud is no more then 1 to 2 inches from the soil surface to
ensure that it will bloom when large enough.. water in well, but be
sure that it does not sit around the plant for long periods of time
as this can cause rot. In the fall after a frost has killed of the
top growth for the year, it is advised to cut off and remove the
foliage. This will prevent any thing from carrying over to the next
season.Martagon lilies should be planted a little deeper then Asiatic lilies; from 4 to 8 inches deep. A hand full of sand under the bulb at planting time can be beneficial in some soil types, but Martagons will do well in most any soil. Special care should be taken to avoid locations that are low enough for water to accumulate in during all season. Martagon lilies will grow in full sun, but they prefer some shade. They are early starters in the spring and if the location they are in is exposed it may be a good idea to give them a covering of mulch in the fall. Martagon lilies can be left for many years before dividing and they seem to like being a bit crowded.
Martagons are a little fussy about being disturbed and may take one or two seasons to settle in and show vigour. In their first year they have been known to brown off early and not reappear until the nest season. This has been referred to as "Sulking" and is not a problem. In many cases, if the bulb is not disturbed it will be rooting in and preparing itself for the next spring. Martagons should only be dug in the late summer or early fall because they form next year's shoot before freeze up (unlike Asiatic lilies which wait until spring to show any stem growth). Spring digging of Martagon lilies would likely result in a broken growing tip and then no blooms that season or poor growth. Once established they are very robust and provide great early summer colour.
Daylilies
Almost any good garden soil with good drainage will be sufficient for daylilies. If shoots are visible then cover them with 1 to 2 inches of soil when planting and water them in well. If only foliage is visible then plant it so that the start of the green foliage is at ground level. Daylilies should be divided every 3 to 5 years for the best results, they will also do well in big clumps. Some varieties are more vigorous then others. Ample foliage on these plants can make a nice boarder and also a good background for other perennials.
Almost any good garden soil with good drainage will be sufficient for daylilies. If shoots are visible then cover them with 1 to 2 inches of soil when planting and water them in well. If only foliage is visible then plant it so that the start of the green foliage is at ground level. Daylilies should be divided every 3 to 5 years for the best results, they will also do well in big clumps. Some varieties are more vigorous then others. Ample foliage on these plants can make a nice boarder and also a good background for other perennials.