Re: lilies

Valerie,

I would like scaling info for lily bulbs--I vote for another post.  Thank you!

Bob, Linda, and "Jake Divine"
NE Kansas


At 04:19 PM 5/14/99 -0400, you wrote:
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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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