Ghost Lily Planting Instructions

Overview

The ghost lily is a hybrid Asiatic lily bred especially to be grown in a pot. It is one of the lilies in the Lily Look series and goes by the name Tiny Ghost. The ghost lily, or Tiny Ghost, is a perennial bulb that grows between 18 and 20 inches in height. Tiny Ghost is hardy between USDA zones 4 and 8 and USDA heat zones 1 and 8. The ghost lily's blossom is deep red with dark green foliage.

Step 1

Sprinkle 1/2 inch of soil at the bottom of the container.

Step 2

Place the ghost lily bulbs in the bottom of the container with at least 1/2 inch between each of them.

Step 3

Cover the ghost lily bulbs with high quality potting soil. Fill the soil to within 1/2 inch of the top of the container.

Step 4

Water the ghost lily until the soil is moist. Do not allow the soil to dry out at any time while the ghost lily is growing.

Step 5

Place the ghost lily container in full sun to partial shade, indoors or out, as long as the temperature does not exceed 48 F for at least 10 days. Then place the ghost lily in full sun to partial shade in temperatures not exceeding 75 F.