Hi, I just found this thread. I have a few lilies, but nothing like what's in your pictures. I have not tried planting them close to anything else, because I was afraid they would multiply and then I would disturb other plants nearby when I dug them up. I've not mastered the technique of what to plant with what either.
When they multiply how do you dig them up without digging up everything else? And when the lilies are mixed how do you know what's what when you've dug them up. What if one mulitiplies a lot faster than the others?
Photos please!?
Here's what 'Commander-in-Chief' looked like in our garden.
Hi Silverfluter, I guess I've always planted lilies near things that I won't hurt by digging, like daylilies.
If you want to seperate out different types or colors that are planted together, you could use a colored twist-ties to ID the different ones during bloom time. Then dig and follow those stems down to the bulbs that you want to pull out.
Moby,
Thanks for the info on planting. Also thanks for the great picture. I think I'm gonna love the Kiss Me Kate! Looks beautiful.
Iowaron,
Oh, lovely! Think I'm going to be happy with my selections from what I'm seeing so far. Thanks for posting the photo.
Now next spring, what should I expect for their first year? Will they be smaller the first year? How long before I can expect lots of blooms? The three I posted pictures of were small and only a couple of blooms this year, their first year. The stargazer only had one bloom and the plant was short. But they were only planted this spring. Is that normal?
Do any of you know what the name of the ones I posted might be? They were the ones from a mixed bag, therefore no names.
Thanks for all the info and answers to my questions. I really appreciate it.
Sherry
Sherry, for having planted just this Spring, it looks like you had a nice show of blooms. It's normal to have just a few blooms the first year and there should be more in following years.
It's hard to say what varieties they might be ~ the third one could be a Stargazer or a seedling of it. You sure got a nice mix, tho. :) Love that white one!
Thanks, Moby!
It was fun to watch and see what was going to pop up. I was wondering if the cream colored one is 'Sweet Surrender'? It says it's a 'tiger lily' when I look it up. Is it okay to have tiger lilies with oriental and asiatic?
I want to thank you for all your help with all my questions. I don't have a lot of time with working all day, so it helps to be able to come here and get some answers from all you kind people. ;o)
I will try to put a link to 'Sweet Surrender' and see if you think it might be the same one I posted from my garden.
Sherry
http://www.bluestoneperennials.com/b/bp/BLISS.html?from_search=1
It sure does look a lot like 'Sweet Surrender'. Did your mixed bag say if it was mixed asiatic, oriental, etc...?
The feelings about Tiger lilies are somewhat divided. Certainly nothing wrong with them but they can carry a virus that is spread by sucking insects. Some fanciers won't have them at all, and some will only have them if they are quite some distance from all the rest.
As for the help ~ you're most welcome. I'm still learning myself. :)
echoes
Nov 08, 2005
The lilies you have won't be a problem. It is the species Lily, L. lancifolium (L. tigrinum) that can carry the virus. A lot of lily fanciers keep it well away from their other lilies. I've seen a few debates on that one.
A few of the Asiatic hybrids have "tiger" in their name, but they are not the one to worry about. Also found out that 'Sweet Surrender' is the same as 'White Tiger'. After I bought them both.
You might find this site useful.
http://www.prideon.com/registry/hybrids.htm
This message was edited Nov 8, 2005 1:31 PM
That's a great link, echoes. Thanks.
Sandy
WhooooHoooo!
Got my shipment of lily bulbs today! That didn't take long.. This is my first order for lilies and my first try at growing them, except for that one bag of mixed bulbs from Wallmart. Wish me luck! ;o)
echoes,
Thank you so much for the info and the great link. I'm not even sure if my lily is 'Sweet Surrender', but it looks a lot like it to me. I'm just excited to have my lily order arrive today. Now I can't wait til spring to see them 'pop'!!!
If I post a couple of photos of the bed that I plan to plant them in, could you all maybe give me some tips or suggestions on where you think they might look best in the bed?
Sherry
Well Guys,
Here's one of my beds. This is the one I plan on planting the lilies that I just purchased in. Any advice or suggestions on where in this bed to put them? Or any certain ones together? Or bunch the same ones together or mix them up? I know, I know, too many questions. LOL
Remember, this bed looks different at different times during the spring/summer. Plus I've added a lot of perennials since this photo. Probably gonna have it looking more like a jungle than a lush, colorful garden. But I sure try hard! ROFL
Thanks in advance for any and all advice. You guys are awesome!
Sherry
Here's the same area when we first put it in 3 years ago. I can hardly believe it when I look back at the pictures. And to think it was just a weed patch at one time. LOL
Do I need to resize these pictures before I post them? Not sure how it all works here. Sorry if they are too big. Just let me know.
Sherry
Hopping on the end of the bandwagon.... There are some orange & pink asiatics tucked into this bed.
A few tucked in here....
I like tall Asiatics & Orientals as a vertical accent with my other perennials.
Here are a couple of pics of my yard this summer. The lilies are tucked into all of the beds. I just try to have the taller ones in the centers or at the backs...of course it is always subject to change!
And this is the bed that started it all!
All obsessions start small & innocent...
That's for sure! That bed was 2' narrower and ½ as long when it all started in the fall of 2000. But then you are the Queen of the ever widening beds aren't you Wanda :-)
Wandasflowers,
Oh my gosh!!!! Your gardens are fabulous!!!! If you have a minute to look at the 2 pics I posted of my bed, maybe you could offer some suggestions on where to place the lilies I just purchased. In groups of the same lilies together or scattered around in different locations and colors? Any thoughts?
lilyfan,
Love your gardens!! Especially the one that 'started it all'. LOL Same request for suggestions to my bed as I requested from Wandsflowers? Any ideas? I love the setting of your yard. It's lovely.
Sherry
Hey Sherry,
I like instant gratification so I try to plant 2 or 3 bulbs of the same variety together. If I have enough bulbs I will do a repeat of the lily in another area of the garden, if I don't have enough I'll try to do a color repeat elsewhere in the garden.
Asiatics and LA's tend to increase quickly so I can start with a smaller number of bulbs in each area. Orientals don't seem to increase very fast for me so I like to start with a minimum of 3 bulbs in each grouping if possible.
This is just the way I do it and usually the first year for a new bed looks pretty sparse if there are only lilies in the bed so I also like daylilies and iris in my beds ( the iris are thanks to Wanda and seeing how she blended all in her gardens).
No matter what you do it will look wonderful since you already have a lovely garden for them to move into; and it for some reason you don't like where you placed a certain lily, they can be easily relocated.
One quick question. I am sharing the lilies that I received on the 8th of this month with a friend. I probably won't see her until Monday. How should I store her bulbs? Just leave them here in the house in the bag or do I need to keep them somewhere else?
Sherry
Do you still have the medium ( peat, wood shavings?) that the bulbs came in? If so, and it's dried out, moisten it a bit, close the bag and store in the fridge.
Moby,
Yes, still have the medium it was packed in. Will check it for moistness and put in refrigerator. Thank you so much! I'm learning...... ;o)
Sherry
Anytime. :)
Great thread !! Wanda, we had our Horseback Ride for American Heart Association this past weekend. Details in the Parking Lot :))
God bless,
Margo
Margo--what a wonderful way to raise money for Heart Research! May God Bless you and your husband.
Sherry, my major plant collections are iris and daylilies. I alternate them in staggered rows with other perennials to give a year round mix: daylily, iris, aster, daylily iris, sedum, daylily etc. Pixie or elf liliies can be in the same rows with my iris/daylilies. Taller Asiatics, Orientals, LAs are spaced in the back rows with phlox, clematis, Sibeiran iris, cannas, tall asters, tall mums, coneflowers--etc. I space my plantings for a variety of color, shape & blooming season. It's easier than it sounds.
I try new perennials all the time in my rows & pull out ones that don't do well in Iowa's droughts or frigid winters. Still looking for the perfect combinations. I like a riot of color from April to November.
