Easy to Grow Bulbs Lycoris

These bulbs should be planted in the fall. This timing allows them to establish their root systems before the dormant period, setting them up for their signature late-summer to fall bloom cycle.

Lycoris bulbs can be a bit temperamental after being transplanted. While some may bloom the first year, it is common for them to take a full season to settle in before they produce their first set of flowers.

Plant these bulbs shallowly, at a depth of about 0.25 inches. Unlike many other bulbs that require deep burial, Lycoris bulbs prefer to have their necks near or just at the soil surface.

This collection is suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 6 through 9. If you live in a colder climate, they will not survive the winter outdoors and are best treated as annuals or grown in containers that can be moved to a protected area.

Lycoris are generally considered deer and rodent resistant. Their bulbs contain compounds that most garden pests find unpalatable, making them a reliable choice for gardens where wildlife pressure is a concern.

Yes, they make excellent cut flowers. Their tall, bare stems and striking, unique blooms add a dramatic architectural element to indoor vases and arrangements.