Re: lilies
Me too, I'd appreciate you posting the info to the list.
Doreen
Phila.
>I would like scaling info for lily bulbs--I vote for another post. Thank
you!
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>Bob, Linda, and "Jake Divine"
>NE Kansas
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>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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