I posted this request in the Lilies forum but no responses yet...can anyone here advise me?
2 years ago I planted three of these with high hopes...last year two came up in Spring but no blooms. This year both came back and one bloomed! A great reward for patience.
Now I'm wondering if what appears to be seed pods can be potted up...anyone have any experience? How will I know when the pods are ripe? thanks in advance for all advice.
Catherine
Most years I noticed very little seed pod formation. However, should yours set seed you can propagate from ripe seed in autumn. It's suggested that seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix in a large container. Move seedlings on when they grow dormant late in summer. Plant out after 2 or 3 years; they'll need another year or two to flower.
I've got HUGE seed pod formation on this one - am assuming the pods will brown up this summer? I'm definitely going to try to germinate them.
By the way, I'm originally from Springfield - worked in Divernon for a time....
Where's Prophetstown?
Here's pic of some whites ones that bloomed before the Cleopatras.
those are fabulous! I have the white too....Prophetstown is 40 miles east of Quad Cities and the River....a blip in the road between Interstates 80 and 88
I have the yellow that bloomed for me this year. I have a bunch of seed pods on them and was wondering the same thing. Do you have to protect them for the winter since they are hardy? Or, just keep them in the large pot for a few years? Sorry, my ingnorance is a little apparent here :-). Andrea
I'm in the same boat as you Andrea - just going to wing it this year. I'm a zone and 1/2 colder than you so mine will be well mulched and protected. Yours are sure pretty - Good Luck!!
Catherine
Hi eremus growers. Live in Winnipeg but am currently on Vancouver island with 3 eremus roots on kitchen table where I'm visiting in British Columbia (zone 8).
Do I soak before planting? They look so dried out. Found very little info on the net. Info says plant 4 inches deep, space 18 inches apart in a sunny sheltered area. Is there anything else I need to know? Can I try to spread out the roots when planting or will they break off if I do that?
Thanks
Ginny who knows more about iris and lilium.
Work with them carefully as the tubers are brittle. I believe I've read to form a small hill in planting hole to set center on at recommended distance from top and gingerly spread tentacles out. Possibly the most important ingredient in culture is to have a very well-draining soil. I've always mixed in quantities of sand and even laid the tuber on a bed of sand in an effort to assure good drainage.
I second what Jmorth just said. My soil is very sandy and they have not rotted. I've read the same thing too. Andrea
Thank you thank you for speedy responses. Off to buy a bag of sand before I plant. The house doesn't have gutters either so think I'll change my idea of planting them against the house. (for shelter). None of the houses near seem to have gutters. Ground is really gravelly but will add sand just to be sure.
G
