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By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide to Gardening since 2004

Lilies - Keeping Your Easter Lily Blooming and
Planting a Garden of these Fragrant Charmers

Saturday March 15, 2008
Easter season means potted lily season. All lilies are beautiful, but the simple purity of the white Easter Lily is captivating. Choose a lily plant that will bloom throughout the season and then try planting it out in a spot of honor in your garden. Success isn’t guaranteed, but what do you have to lose by trying. Here are some Easter Lily tips for caring for your lily plant and keeping it going.

If your Easter Lily has you captivated, consider planting more of these easy growing bulbs in your garden this year. There are hundreds to choose from in just about any color and some pretty wild styles. Better yet, most are incredibly fragrant and long lasting as cut flowers. Take a peak at what it takes to grow a continual bouquet of lilies in your garden.

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