Re: [SG]
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG]
- From: M* T* <m*@CLARK.NET>
- Date: Wed, 7 Apr 1999 23:56:35 -0400
Denise,
Yes, you can plant it outside, but you need to wait until all danger of
frost is over and you need to harden it off just like you would a seed
grown plant before you plant it out.
It might skip bloom next year - often greenhouse forced plants will do this
- but the lily, possibly Lily 'Regale' (hope that's right), is hardy in
your area. Most lilies should be hardy in your climate. Give it a good
rich soil with lots of organic material in sun to light shade. Make sure
the soil drains very well - lilies hate wet around their bulbs - and take
steps to protect it from voles and mice if you have the little *&#*^% in
your garden.
While you have to keep it inside, give it the brightest light in the
coolest room you've got and don't let it dry out. Leave the flower stalk
on after the flowers fade as lilies need their stalks. Don't remove any
foliage until it turns totally yellow/brown.
Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
mtalt@clark.net
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From: Denise Holder <DENISEHOLDER@PRODIGY.NET>
Date: Wednesday, April 07, 1999 10:07 PM
Does anyone know how to care for an Easter Lily? Can I plant it outside
(Zone 6), or is it best kept inside?
Denise Holder
Zone 6
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