SKU: 00840369420688 3 'Happy Love' Lily (Lilium 'Happy Love') Bulbs

Key Features

• Growth Habit: Compact, upright, bulb-forming perennial with sturdy stems and narrow, glossy green foliage.
• Bloom Color: Brilliant scarlet-red to deep crimson, upward-facing blooms.
• Fragrance: Light to no noticeable fragrance.
• Fruit Flavor: None; ornamental plant that may produce decorative seed capsules if flowers are left intact.
• Culinary Uses: None; not edible.
• Medicinal Uses: No recognized medicinal uses.
• Possible Toxicity: Highly toxic to cats. All parts of the plant—including flowers, pollen, leaves, stems, and bulbs—can cause acute kidney failure if ingested by cats. Mild gastrointestinal upset may occur if ingested by dogs or humans.
• Wildlife & Pest Resistance: Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Moderately resistant to deer and rabbits, although young shoots and flower buds may occasionally be browsed. Watch for aphids, slugs, snails, and lily leaf beetles.
• Planting Zone: Hardy in USDA Zones 3–8.
• Sun Preferences: Full sun to partial shade; flowers best with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day.
• Drought Tolerance: Moderate; prefers evenly moist, well-drained soil but tolerates short dry periods once established.
• Mature Size: Typically grows 18–30 inches tall with a spread of 10–14 inches.

When and How to Prune

• Remove spent flowers after blooming to encourage the bulb to store energy instead of producing seed.
• Leave all healthy foliage intact until it naturally yellows and dies back.
• Cut stems back to ground level in late fall after the foliage has completely withered.
• Remove damaged or diseased foliage during the growing season to improve air circulation and plant health.

Planting Instructions (Bulbs into the Ground)

1. Plant bulbs in fall or early spring while the soil is cool and workable.
2. Select a location with fertile, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
3. Dig a hole 5–6 inches deep, measuring from the top of the bulb to the soil surface.
4. Position the bulb with the pointed end facing upward.
5. Space bulbs 8–10 inches apart for healthy growth and good air circulation.
6. Backfill with soil, gently firm around the bulb, and water thoroughly after planting.
7. Apply a 2-inch layer of mulch to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the root zone cool.
8. Water consistently during active growth, allowing the soil to remain evenly moist but never waterlogged.

Overwintering Steps

• 'Happy Love' Lily is fully hardy in USDA Zones 3–8 and overwinters well in the ground.
• Allow the foliage to die back naturally after frost before cutting stems to ground level.
• Apply a 2–4 inch layer of mulch after the ground freezes to help protect bulbs from repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
• Remove excess mulch gradually in early spring as new shoots begin to emerge.
• Ensure the planting site drains well during winter to prevent bulb rot.
• Divide established clumps every 3–5 years in fall if flowering becomes less vigorous or plants become crowded.

Compact, colorful, and exceptionally dependable, 'Happy Love' Lily brings vibrant summer color and classic lily beauty to gardens of every size. Its sturdy stems, brilliant red blooms, and easy-care nature make it an excellent choice for perennial borders, containers, and cut flower arrangements, providing years of cheerful blooms with minimal maintenance.