I have yellow tinging on the edge of the leaves of my Giant Himalayan Lily. I have found that the rest of this plant is all bright and glossy green yet there is this yellow tinging on the edge of about three leaves. I enclose herewith photographs of problem.
Some lilies' leaves turn yellow and naturally fall away due to age. My research says these enjoy chalky, clayish, loamy and sandy, well-drained soil. Perhaps this is due to a bit of overwatering. This article may help with some further info: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/himalayan-lily/himalayan-giant-lilies.htm
The bulbs are dry packed. Will they rot if I plant them in the summer heat?
I think that you should store them away until Fall! The heat will not allow for a proper transplant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/lily/oriental-lily-plant-care.htm
There are some orange Lillie’s that are growing wild along a road near my house. I want to dig them up and move them since my wife wants this color Lilly but can’t find them at any nurseries in stock.
Wild daylilies will transplant quite well, but this time is not appropriate. Any other time of year will be fine, but this hot portion of the year can lead to a failed transplant. That isn't to say that you can't try it, but it does tend to lead to a higher failure rate in summer. However, after the final bloom of the summer, it will begin to slow down and focus on root growth. This will guarantee a successful transplant.
Keep in mind that these orange ditch lilies are very invasive. You may want to keep these in container to keep them from taking over the area that you want them in.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daylily/how-to-transplant-daylilies.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daylily/controlling-daylilies.htm
My lillies were a gift and comprise 3 plants in a decorative plant pot.
Sure! But their care depends on their types. Unfortunately, your photos did not come through, so I am unable to see what you have.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/transplanting-bulbs-in-gardens.htm
In the narrative, you recommend planting the bulbs neck exposed and then suggest planting them 4" deep. Which is it?
These two publications say the same thing. Although the bulb has a somewhat long neck, the plump part of the bulb should be planted 3 to 4 inches deep. I think it is less important that the top of the bulb be above soil, because that was not a common instruction.
https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/aztec-lily-sprekelia-formosissima/
https://www.ocregister.com/2017/12/11/master-gardener-how-to-grow-aztec-lillies/
Live in sauquoit ny
No you wouldn't cut them back before the bloom because you might cut off the developing flowers. Afterwards, the lily needs all its leaves to gather energy to store in the bulb for next year. You can stake them or grow them in tomato-like cages if they don't stand on their own. Once the foliage dies back, you can cut the stem to the ground.
I have two HUGE potted lillies that I would like to winter inside my house. I want to put them in my basement but would like to add a grow light to supplement the lack of basement light. They will be in a north facing window so not complete darkness. What bulbs do you recommend to use ( will be on a regular lamp) and how many?
For those plants, you could get away with fluorescent lights, or LED. There are some horticultural LEDs on the market that will fit a standard base, but are more suited for plants than a standard bulb.
Otherwise, there are numerous plant fixtures on the market that will suit your purpose. Generally, you are going to opt for around 70 to 100 watts per square foot of growing space, but you could far exceed that for optimum growth.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/fluorescent-lighting-for-indoor-gardening.htm
https://blog.gardeningknowhow.com/trends/top-5-benefits-of-led-grow-lights/