digging up Ginger Lillys

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poorgeorge Rock Hill, SC(Zone 8a) Oct 20, 2004

My Ginger Lillys have quit blooming but leaves are still green. They have been in the ground for 3-4 years and have spread. When should I dig some of them up and spread the others? And what do I do with the ones that I dig up, dry them or plant them? Thanks for any help. George

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violabird Barnesville, GA(Zone 8a) Oct 20, 2004

George, get ready for a tough job, lol! I'm no expert here but I divide mine with a strong fork in Febuary or March, that way I can fill in the holes with composted manure. If you want to dig now, you can lift them, let them dry well and store in a cool dry place above freezing. I had a bag of them sit for 3 months and had no problems except the ones that didn't dry well, they got moldy :(

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poorgeorge Rock Hill, SC(Zone 8a) Oct 22, 2004

Thanks Vi. I like your way for two reasons, I can dig and replant right away, and the big reason is that I don't have to do it now, LOL.

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poorgeorge Rock Hill, SC(Zone 8a) Oct 26, 2004

This looks like the last flowers this year and this cluster is the best all summer.

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violabird Barnesville, GA(Zone 8a) Oct 27, 2004

Ahhhh, and isn't the smell just incredible? It wafts all thru the yard nite and day! I'm really hoping I'll have a few more weeks, some are still in bud form, yay!

Ya know, I'm almost liking these more than brugs! Sure is a lot less work and more scent ;>}

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hanna1 Castro Valley, CA(Zone 9a) Oct 28, 2004

You can always pitch a few my way, LOL!!!
They do smell heavenly.

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eddiegirl NEW CUYAMA, CA Nov 16, 2004

With me being in Zone 5, does that mean they will freeze here? That is what I was told...mine this year did not bloom, suppose that it would need an additional year to get established and then bloom...

I may need to ship these to my SIL in CA.

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hanna1 Castro Valley, CA(Zone 9a) Nov 17, 2004

Mine stay in the ground, and look great, I hope they don't freeze for you!

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AlohaHoya Keaau, HI(Zone 11) Nov 22, 2004

I saw some growing in the Chinese Gardens in Portland, Oregon. It does freeze there. They mulched them very heavily and the clump was HUGE....so the mulching must have been successful!

I love the scent!!!

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hanna1 Castro Valley, CA(Zone 9a) Nov 26, 2004

And so do I, mine are still green, standing tall, they do fine here! so happy

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