QuestionsHow to growFlowersBulbsCut down lilies by accident 0 Vote Up Vote Down Kevin Costello asked 8 years ago I mistook the lily leaves and stems for ivy and chopped them down completely… what should I do to try and save the bulbs? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 6 years ago Leave them to recover. They will grow some new leaves though not flowers. They should come back to flower next year or the year after.