i have belladonna lily in the ground now the flowers are dying, do i leave them in the ground? or do i take them out of ground and let them dry? plant later next year?
The flowers come first, then the foliage. You need to let the foliage grow and then die back as this gives the bulb energy for the next year. As for digging, we do not dig ours at all. However in depends a little on the climate zone, Let Us Know
I depends on you climate zone. I milder zones you can plant them in the ground now and they will flower in fall/autumn. In colder areas they will need protection from frosts and freezes.
Good point, should have been in the video. Yes, once they die back remove them. This keeps the slugs and snails away. A little mulch around the clump is also good for them. (Not over them, just around them) And thanks for watching.
I shall! Always better to see it done, rather than read it. I planted my naked ladies this morning (much too late I realise for this year), but nevertheless, hopefully they will be good for next year. Have a nice day & thanks once again!
We divide ours every 5 - 6 years, as the clump multiplies and looks congested. You can leave them longer, we have a few old clumps that have not been divided for 15 years, the flowers are not as good, however they still grow and do flower.
i have belladonna lily in the ground now the flowers are dying, do i leave them in the ground?
or do i take them out of ground and let them dry? plant later next year?
The flowers come first, then the foliage. You need to let the foliage grow and then die back as this gives the bulb energy for the next year. As for digging, we do not dig ours at all. However in depends a little on the climate zone, Let Us Know
My friend gave me some bulbs, can i start growing it in winter? Also how long can i keep the bulbs alive?? Thanks
I depends on you climate zone. I milder zones you can plant them in the ground now and they will flower in fall/autumn. In colder areas they will need protection from frosts and freezes.
Should i cut the dead leaves? No videos have this whole process, just a description.
Good point, should have been in the video. Yes, once they die back remove them. This keeps the slugs and snails away. A little mulch around the clump is also good for them. (Not over them, just around them) And thanks for watching.
@johnnyAGardening ok, have to move some munch now, thank you!
Thank you! Most helpful.
Thanks Kate. We are just about to publish one on Nerines, so stay tuned...
I shall! Always better to see it done, rather than read it. I planted my naked ladies this morning (much too late I realise for this year), but nevertheless, hopefully they will be good for next year. Have a nice day & thanks once again!
Do these lily love sun
Yes - Full sun to a little afternoon. shade depending on climate.
How often should you divid them?
We divide ours every 5 - 6 years, as the clump multiplies and looks congested. You can leave them longer, we have a few old clumps that have not been divided for 15 years, the flowers are not as good, however they still grow and do flower.
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