Re: pH of lilies
- To: perennials@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: pH of lilies
- From: l*@teamzeon.com
- Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2000 10:01:03 -0500
Donna,
if you're planting orientals in pots they should do better than those in
the ground, especially for your zone. Orientals just don't take to heat
and humidity. They really don't like our hot sun, either. I've never been
able to keep them happy more than two years in the ground here in Kentucky,
despite my success with all other lilium. However, in pots they will
thrive because you can "fine tune" their cultural requirements and you'll
keep a better eye on them. I would suggest that you plant a companion with
them to shade the soil, like an ivy or petunia of some sort. I would
always plant caladiums with mine because the colors are similar and the
caladium would always look good when the lily wasn't in bloom.
NOTE:
If you really like the scent and form of oriental lilies, try growing the
species or hybrids like 'Black Beauty' or any of the orienpets. They last
longer in my garden and have the same coloration, scent, and form.
Val in KY
zone 6a
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