lily 'Sparkling Joy'

Plant bulbs in autumn, 15cm deep, in moist but well-drained soil enriched with leaf mould or well-rotted organic matter, ideally in full sun with the base of the plant in shade. See also growing lilies in containers for more information

Deadhead after flowering. Cut back stems when foliage dies down

Propagate by division: detach offset bulblets when the leaves die down and plants become dormant

May be susceptible to lily beetle, aphids, slugs, snails, thrips, leatherjackets, and wireworms; plants in containers may be affected by vine weevil

May be susceptible to grey moulds, various fungal infections and virus diseases. See lily diseases