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- Q.Multiple Small Shoots From Tree Lilies - Last year I planted 3 tree lily bulbs and they all produced 1 large shoot, grew tall and flowered well. ...
- Q.Is It Harmful To Your Planted Lilies To Add To The Garden, Your Easter Lilies That Have Finished Blooming? - Just wondering if the Easter lily can introduce a disease or fungus and destroy your existing lilies?
- Q.If There Are More Than One Lilly In A Container How Can I Spread Them Apart - I have 5 in one big container how can I spread them apart
- Q.What Is A Good Deer Resistant Plant To Plant Amongst Stargazer Lillies? - I live in zone 7. I didn’t know that deer enjoy lillies. They are planted around my mailbox. I don’t ...
- Q.Stargazer Lily Without Any Pollen - Hi I have some beautiful fragrant stargazer lilies indoors. 1 flower has opened and looks unusual as no orange pollen ...
- Q.After The Red Bugs Have Eaten My Lily - After the red bugs have eaten all of my lily flowers should I chop the top off? I have removed ...
- Q.What Type Of Lily Is This? It\’s Been Driving Me Crazy Trying To Find It By Pictures. - I have them growing in a pot on my patio. They are the prettiest shade of pale lavender. Thank you.
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Anonymous on
April 7, 2020Q.Multiple small shoots from tree lilies
Last year I planted 3 tree lily bulbs and they all produced 1 large shoot, grew tall and flowered well. I overwintered them in their large container. This year, one has produced 1 large shoot, but the other 2 have produced multiple small shoots. What could have caused this and will it occur every year now?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.I would guess that the bulb is multiplying, producing small bulbs within the larger one. You may get a hardier plant; you may want to separate the bulbs and plant them separately if they seem strong enough to do so.
Here's a series of articles about propagating lily bulbs:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search?q=lily%20propagation
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
April 27, 2020Q.Is it harmful to your planted lilies to add to the garden, your Easter lilies that have finished blooming?
Just wondering if the Easter lily can introduce a disease or fungus and destroy your existing lilies?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
April 30, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Look at your Easter lily carefully. If it shows no signs of pests or fungus, it would be perfectly all right to add it to your garden. Here are two articles on planting and caring for your Easter lilies:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/planting-easter-lily-outside.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/growing-easter-lily-in-garden.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
reddw57.dw on
May 22, 2020
Blaine MNQ.If There Are More Than One Lilly In A Container How Can I Spread Them Apart
I have 5 in one big container how can I spread them apart
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You will need to take them out and put them in separate pots. If they are not overcrowding, then it is not necessary to do so at this time. 5 in a single, large container is appropriate.
Here is a collection of articles that will help:
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ivylady1988 on
May 23, 2020
Lithia Springs, GAQ.What Is A Good Deer Resistant Plant To Plant Amongst Stargazer Lillies?
I live in zone 7. I didn’t know that deer enjoy lillies. They are planted around my mailbox. I don’t know if I need to try to find a deer repellant plant that is also tall or if something like dusty miller or lavender would be a good option.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 25, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, even "deer resistant" plants will get eaten by deer! Physical barriers, and other deterrents are your best bet.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-edibles.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/deer/deer-resistant-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/zone-7-shade-plants.htm
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melcordes on
May 24, 2020
EnglandQ.Stargazer Lily Without Any Pollen
Hi I have some beautiful fragrant stargazer lilies indoors. 1 flower has opened and looks unusual as no orange pollen whatsoever. Is this a freak of nature? Kind regards Mel
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is quite common in modern varieties. They tend to be over-inbred and sometimes sterile. Sometimes, since they are just very slightly attached, the stamens fall off as the flower is opening.
Nothing is wrong with them. They look healthy.
Here is an article that will help you to care for them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/planting-lilies-in-containers.htm
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Danfonz on
June 7, 2020
B97 4PGQ.After The Red Bugs Have Eaten My Lily
After the red bugs have eaten all of my lily flowers should I chop the top off? I have removed the bugs and as much lava as I can see. I am keeping an eye on it to remove any new ones too. But do I cut the heads off the Lilies they have already eaten??
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Yes. This will help the plant to put energy back into vegetative growth.
Here are some articles to help you with insect control:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/what-are-organic-pesticides.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides
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smgundel on
June 9, 2020
33773Q.What Type Of Lily Is This? It\’s Been Driving Me Crazy Trying To Find It By Pictures.
I have them growing in a pot on my patio. They are the prettiest shade of pale lavender. Thank you.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It appears to be Habranthus robustus, or the Rain Lily.
Here is an article for more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/rain-lily/growing-rain-lilies.htm
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