When and how deep should Easter lilies be planted outdoors?

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I live on Long Island. When should Easter lily bulbs be planted outdoors and how deep underground?

q when and how deep should easter lilies be planted outdoors

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Christel on Mar 25, 2018

Wait until after the last frost. Plant them up to the level they are at now. Ensure all the roots are covered.

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- Clare on Mar 25, 2018
  
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Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 25, 2018

See if this helps!

https://lancaster.unl.edu/hort/nebline/easterlily.shtml

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/planting-easter-lily-outside.htm

http://pallensmith.com/2015/12/14/planting-easter-lily-bulbs/

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- Clare on Mar 25, 2018
  
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- Naomie Moore aka baileyanddaisey, Castaic CA on Mar 25, 2018
  
  So welcome! ⚘
  
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Kmdreamer on Mar 25, 2018

6 inches point up

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