This is a guide to the care and cultivation of lilies in which the author shows the versatility of lilies as garden, patio and conservatory plants. It shows how to have lilies in bloom from spring to late autumn and covers soils, planting, pot and container growing, feeding, propagation, hybridization, controlling pests and diseases, recommended species and hybrid lilies. It is designed to appeal to gardeners at every level of expertise. The author has won nearly 100 gold medals and is author of the Wisley Handbook on Wild Flower Gardening.