RE: lilies
- To: "'perennials@mallorn.com'"
- Subject: RE: lilies
- From: S* S*
- Date: Fri, 14 May 1999 13:32:43 -0700
You're a wonder...
Susan Saxton, zone 6b
For mine is a little old fashioned garden where the flowers come
together to praise the Lord and teach all who look upon them to do
likewise.
Celia Thaxter
I AM in shape. ROUND is a shape!
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> From: lowery@teamzeon.com [l*@teamzeon.com]
> Sent: Friday, May 14, 1999 1:19 PM
> To: perennials@mallorn.com
> Subject: Re: lilies
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> Valerie Lowery@ZEON
> 05/14/99 04:19 PM
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> Mary,
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> funny you should ask about lily bulbils, because this is a
> current thread
> on the lily list. Bulbils are the tiny bulbs that form on
> the underground
> stems of oriental lilies (it's natural way of propagating
> itself). I think
> the general consensus is to carefully separate the bulbils in
> the fall and
> place them in a nursery bed of their own until they get big enough to
> compete with the other bulbs for food/water. They should be
> well protected
> from drought/cold and coddled with compost dressings until
> they start to
> flower on their own (about 2-3 years, depending on the size
> of the bulbil).
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> Of course, having a separate nursery bed is not always
> feasible, although
> experience from others has found that this method produces the
> strongest/fattest bulbs. Another way is to plant the bulbils into
> containers (like a small pot), place out into the garden in a
> semi-shaded
> position and keep a good watch on the water. Overwinter in a
> cool place
> such as a basement or garage so that the bulbs don't have to
> undergo the
> rigors of freeze/thaw while in a pot. In the spring, bring
> back out into
> the garden for the same treatment another year; replace the
> soil with fresh
> before the bulb begins actively growing (be careful with the
> handling).
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> This seems like a lot of trouble for something that won't
> bloom for 2-3
> years, but if you have an absolute favorite, are low on
> funds, or just paid
> $40 for one bulb, it is worthwhile. Plus you can share all
> of the goodies
> with your friends or perhaps swap with others. The lily list
> members are
> generous with their treasures.
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> If anyone wishes, I can also share how to propagate your new lilies by
> scaling. Quite easy and you can immediately increase your new bulb
> purchase by at least 3 or 4 new lilies.
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> Val in KY
> zone 6a
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