My lily plant has already wilted almost completely (perhaps I shouldn't have emptied my glass of pinot into the pot). There are new blooms on it so I am hopeful, but it is so disheartening! More googling teaches me that lily blossoms do not last very long. They can last for a few days or if you treat them really well (which I'm sure I'm not), then they can last between 2-3 weeks at most. I bought it in full bloom so maybe lasting 3 whole days in pretty gruesome heat isn't so bad? New blooms are reason to hope. Let's keep hope alive!
If anyone has any tips on keeping a healthy lily plant I would be grateful. Please help! (No, I'm not switching to merlot)
STILL UPRIGHT BUT DROOPY
BUCK UP LILY!
FALLEN SOLDIERS
OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW?
So I bought an Asiatic Lily once and it basically did as you were describing. Wilted super quick and just didn't last very long. Needless to say, I didn't purchase another one ever again. Sorry I wasn't any help!
ReplyDeleteLindsay, I've never grown lilies in pots but they are perennial (grow back every year) - they will go dormant, but the roots/rhizomes grow more plants next time - we had a bunch in front of our house in Williamsburg - they seemed fine as long as they got lots of sun, but you're right, they don't last that long. Good luck! Beth :)
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