Re: Oriental Lillies

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• Subject: Re: Oriental Lillies
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• Date: Mon, 3 Nov 1997 12:59:35 -0500 (EST)
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>Hopefully someone on this list can help me with oriental lillies.  When is
>the best time to transplant these bulbs?  Now or the spring?  I have a lot
>of little bulblets.  When is the best time to plant these?  Should I start
>them growing in flats first, or are they hardy enough to plant directly in
>the ground?
>
>How long do I have to wait until these bulblets will produce flowers?
>
>I send a plea of help out as I posed this question on another list and
>received no replies!  Thanks in advance to all!

You can plant the bulblets directly in the ground, just remember where they
are planted.

Time from planting to bloom is somewhat dependent on the variety and
growing conditions, but is usually about 1-3 years, depending on starting
size of the bulblet.

A good book on the subject is:

The Gardeners Guide to Growing Lilies
Authors: Michael Jefferson-Brown & Harris Howland
Timber Press
ISBN: 0-88192-315-X

Bill & Harvey
SKID Plants  Zone 6  CT  USA

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