How often do you water lilies of the valley?

TIPS FOR GROWING LILY OF THE VALLEY If the soil is relatively dry at planting time, you can soak the plants in cool water for several hours before planting. As with all transplants, lily of the valley should be watered weekly for the first 4-6 weeks after planting.Click to see full answer. Also asked, how do you take care of lily of the valley? Pull weeds growing around lily of the valley plants. Water the lily of the valley when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil becomes dry. Fertilize lily of the valley with 10-10-10, slow-release, granular fertilizer every three months during the active growing season. Secondly, how do you winterize lily of the valley? Mulch over the top of the lily of the valley plants with a 1-inch thick blanket of compost or well aged manure, or a combination of the two. Lily of the valley loves rich humus and the mulch in combination with the foliage will boost the nutrient value of the soil over the winter. Keeping this in view, how long does it take for lily of the valley to grow? Lily of the valley typically flowers in early to mid spring for three or four weeks – which is significantly longer than most other spring perennials. In colder climates their bloom time may start later and extend into early summer.Why are my lily of the valley dying? Improper Watering Giving your lily of the valley too much or too little water can cause browning of the foliage and other problems. Dry soil can cause your plant’s foliage to wilt, turn yellow to brown and drop prematurely. Overwatering can kill the roots, which leads to discoloration and dying of the foliage.