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- Q.Lily Bulbs - I have just received my lily bulbs but here in Minnesota we just got 3+ inches of snow. I am ...
- Q.What Do I Do If My Lilies Do Not Get A Cold Period? - Received lily bulbs yesterday. Live in MN, It is snowing and the ground is frozen. Told they must have a ...
- Q.Can I Use Turface Calcined Clay Straight As A Soil For Lillies And Lotus - When volunteering at Denver botanical gardens a fellow shared with me that he keeps water plants in pots rather than ...
- Q.We Have Lilies Blooming Which Have Been Dormant For Decades. How/why? - We’ve also had very little rain in this region. But we did have a full day of big rain. Maybe ...
- Q.Received A Lilly Plant Which Now Has No More Flowers S . Can I Leave In Pot It Came In Or Should I Replant The Bulbs ? - This is my first Lilly plant . We are 2 weeks into Spring
- Q.Trying To Find The Name Of A Lilly. - This lilly is about 4 ft tall and has a large bulb. A cluster of flowers forms at the top. ...
- Q.Wilting Lily Plant - I just bought a very well-nourished, healthy indoor lily plant (the common type). It starts to wilt every other day. ...
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October 23, 2021Q.Lily Bulbs
I have just received my lily bulbs but here in Minnesota we just got 3+ inches of snow. I am not able to plant now so am wondering how do I keep them until spring planting? Do I water them or not water? What can I do so they will be ok til I can plant in spring? I have always been able to plant so this is new to me. Any help is appreciated.
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GKH_Susan on
October 25, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can plant as long as the soil is not frozen. Perhaps after the snow melts you can plant. If the ground is already frozen here is how to store the bulbs:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/preparing-bulbs-for-winter-how-to-store-bulbs-for-winter.htmWas this answer useful?00
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Anonymous on
October 26, 2021Q.What Do I Do If My Lilies Do Not Get A Cold Period?
Received lily bulbs yesterday. Live in MN, It is snowing and the ground is frozen. Told they must have a cold period for root development, so no idea how to protect them. They are Lilium dauricum (2 2/25" diameter bulbs. the other is L. regale. I note you say they can be stored in peat, but if they require a cold period for root growth I am not sure what to do.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 31, 2021
Certified ExpertA.You can store your bulbs in a cool, but frost free location till spring, then plant them outside as soon as the soil is workable. (It's preferable to plant summer blooming bulbs in spring after the threat of frost has passed, rather than fall.) Summer blooming bulbs usually are not purchased till spring as they don't need the chill period like spring-blooming bulbs do.
http://www.lilies.org/culture/planting-lilies/
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/overwintering-lily-bulbs.htm
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December 29, 2021Q.Can I Use Turface Calcined Clay Straight As A Soil For Lillies And Lotus
When volunteering at Denver botanical gardens a fellow shared with me that he keeps water plants in pots rather than a pond and said he uses turface in the pot. I’m not sure if he was using it straight or mixed with other soil.
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GKH_Susan on
December 29, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Turface is used more as an additive to soil or used as a top dressing. I would guess he was using it with other soil.
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/pond-and-water-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/water-plants/wgen/patio-water-gardens-and-plants.htm
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January 16, 2022Q.We Have Lilies Blooming Which Have Been Dormant For Decades. How/why?
We’ve also had very little rain in this region. But we did have a full day of big rain. Maybe they bloomed after that.
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GKH_Susan on
January 16, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Was it a type of rain lily? In their native habitat, they bloom after a period of drought, followed by rain. Yours are a bit unusual. I couldn't find a lily with foliage quite like that, almost in separate tufts. A photo of the flower would help identify it.
https://mastergardener.extension.wisc.edu/article/pink-rain-lily-zephyranthes-grandiflora/
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May 3, 2022
Brick NJ 08723Q.Received A Lilly Plant Which Now Has No More Flowers S . Can I Leave In Pot It Came In Or Should I Replant The Bulbs ?
This is my first Lilly plant . We are 2 weeks into Spring
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
May 4, 2022
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, the type of lily is not mentioned. The timing can depend on type for some cultivars. Some will tolerate transplanting, while others will need to be dormant before moving.
Typically, carefully moving to its new location in spring while it is growing, actively, is a safe thing to do. There are some exceptions.
This is the search page with the search terms "Lily Articles", which will help you to find some articles that you will find useful:
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May 20, 2022Q.Trying To Find The Name Of A Lilly.
This lilly is about 4 ft tall and has a large bulb. A cluster of flowers forms at the top. Any suggestions? I haven't been able to find a picture of it to identify it by. Thank you, Marilyn Peery
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 24, 2022
Certified ExpertA.I wonder if you are thinking of a crinum lily. They are usually pink and white and bloom two or more times during the summer. The bulb is very large. Another possibility is the surprise lily.
https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/ornamentals/crinums.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lycoris-lily/lycoris-lily.htm
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June 4, 2022Q.Wilting Lily Plant
I just bought a very well-nourished, healthy indoor lily plant (the common type). It starts to wilt every other day. I water it and it's okay, but I don't think it should be watered every other day. In fact, I read it should be able to go a week between watering. I live in San Diego, CA, it's on a table in front of a window with blinds open, morning sun, inside temp rarely if ever above 78-80 degrees. Not near a draft. What do you think? Thank you very much.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 13, 2022
Certified ExpertA.It's possible that where the lily sits is too warm. They thrive in a cooler temperature when potted - like around 65 degrees and even cooler at night (but not below 55 degrees F). They like sunlight, but not necessarily this much heat. Maybe you can find a cooler room and window.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/calla-lily/container-grown-calla-lilies.
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