Jackie, we have to ask because you use the word 鈥渟talk鈥: did your neighbor include the lily bulb on the end? Did you plant that part of it? Assuming that you got and planted the bulb, if he only recently gave it to you, it is not likely to bloom this summer. It needs time to set roots and feel at home in your yard. You best bet for blooms next summer is to be sure that you provided the proper/best conditions. See the guidance above for specifics on sun, soil, and more.
Jackie, we have to ask because you use the word 鈥渟talk鈥: did your neighbor include the lily bulb on the end? Did you plant that part of it? Assuming that you got and planted the bulb, if he only recently gave it to you, it is not likely to bloom this summer. It needs time to set roots and feel at home in your yard. You best bet for blooms next summer is to be sure that you provided the proper/best conditions. See the guidance above for specifics on sun, soil, and more.