Winter Care for Himalayan Giant Lilies

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  1. larryinchamplainhts

    larryinchamplainhts Member

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    This is my first time growing these lilies and they are amazing and surprising . The bulb I bought at the Seattle Garden show was supposed to be 1-2 yearsaway from blooming but it produced a five foot stock that produced amny beautiful blloms this july.

    My question is as follows; Does the lily have to be lifted and stored for the winter or should I just civer the area with mulch and leave it?
     
  2. Ron B

    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    You will probably find that the parent bulb has expired and left behind offsets, in the manner of a bromeliad. These will grow on and flower when old enough. Do not lift and store.
     

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