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Frequently
Asked Questions
DO THESE NEED TO BE CUT BACK IN
SPRING OR FALL?
They can either be cut back in late autumn or in the early
spring. Confidentially the latter is easiest because all you
have to do is pull away the brown leaves and stems with
little effort.
WHEN DO YOU REMOVE THE SPENT FLOWERS?
Wait until flowers are totally spent. Then cut the entire
stalk. This encourages new bloom spikes.
WHAT IS NEEDED TO SUB DIVIDE THEM?
Any of these plants can be subdivided in late autumn
or early spring after 2 to 3 years. Just stick a shovel or
trowel down between the clumps of the daylilies and
pull apart anywhere. Dig around the buried bulbs of the
Asiatic and Oriental lilies with a little more care. Brush off
the dirt and separate the bulbs. Now plant them again
and watch them bloom without missing a blink.
WILL THE FLOWERS FLOP OVER?
This collection includes varieties that do not flop over!
No matter if they are given partial sun or full sun they
need no staking.
DO DEER EAT THEM?
Often deer will nibble on the Asiatic or Oriental Lilies but
not the Daylilies. If you have a deer problem try placing
the Asiatic and Oriental in pots near the home. The dwarf
varieties are exceptional in containers.
DO THESE LIKE THE SUN OR NOT?
Full sun or partial sun is fine. Daylilies can withstand
intense sun and heat. Asiatic and Oriental Lilies can
take intense sun on the flowers and leaves but prefer a
cooler shaded root zone sheltered from the sun retaining
adequate soil moisture. Consequently you can plant the
sun loving daylilies in front of them to accomplish this
if they are in hot sun. If you have only part day sun, all
Asiatic, Oriental and Daylilies grow and bloom excellently
without any precautions.
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Dwarf Lily Collection
(Lilium Asiatic, Oriental
& Hemerocallis hybrids)
When your plant arrives from Roberta’s, remove from the
shipping box immediately.
When ready to plant, do the job as early in the day as
possible to avoid extreme soil temperatures that prevent
proper water uptake from the roots. Water them in well
and whisper a few words of wisdom.
planting and growing guide
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has been one of the leading commercial exhibitors at
flower and garden shows for over 50 years in the U.S.
and abroad. We search the globe to find easy-to-grow
plants that are unique in themselves or their variety
making them nearly impossible to find elsewhere. Our
passion and commitment continually asks the question,
“What makes a better, unsurpassed, and more beautiful
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First Things First...
Keep bulb(s) inside packing material until ready to plant
into ground or container. Put in a cool, protected area
and plant as soon as possible. For extended storage time,
place in refridgerator for up to 3 weeks.
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quick reference
planting guide
light/sun exposure:
Partial Sun or Full
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hardiness zones:
4-9
planting distance:
16 -24 inches Daylily
8 -10 inches Lilium
mature height/spread:
16 to 20 inches / 12 - 24 inches
June - September
bloom time:
planting instructions:
(soil preparation, depth,
which end is up, etc.)
Discard any unattached pieces of
old roots or crown remnants. Plant
separately with the roots facing
downward. Fill in the hole with soil
and pack in firmly. Water the plants
thoroughly.
Planting Guide
1
Discard any unattached pieces of old roots or crown
remnants. If planting into the garden wait until ground
has thawed.
step
2
step
Refer to photo image in accompanying panel. Plant
separately with the roots facing downward. Your hole
should be deep enough to accommodate the roots.
Fill in the hole with soil and pack in firmly making sure
that at least 1 to 2 inches of soil still covers the very
top of daylilies and 4 to 6 inches covers the top of
lilium bulbs.
3
Water the plants thoroughly.
4
In the garden, the bulbs will sprout when the soil
temperature rises usually around May. In pots, place
plants outside as long as evening temperatures stay
above 35 degrees Fahrenheit.
step
step
Continuing Care
SPROUTING TIME Sprouts in mid May after 4-6 weeks. It takes a little longer if the
temperatures are still cold.
BULB PREPARATION –
Discard any unattached pieces of old roots that may have
occurred.
SHELF LIFE –
Plant immediately once the ground has thawed. These bulbs have
been harvested and kept in cold storage since the preceding
November-December.
GARDEN LOCATION –
Full sun or partial sun is fine. Daylilies can withstand intense sun
and heat. Asiatic and Oriental Lilies can take intense sun on the
flowers and leaves but prefer a cooler shaded root zone sheltered
from the sun retaining adequate soil moisture. Consequently you
can plant the sun loving daylilies in front of them to accomplish
this if they are in hot sun. If you have only part day sun, all Asiatic,
Oriental and Daylilies grow and bloom excellently without any
precautions.
POTTED PLANTS –
You may plant them one per 8 inch pot or combine together into
larger pots.
SOIL Use a regular potting or garden soil. You may incorporate the
peat moss that accompanied the bulbs as well.
WATER Water upon planting and a couple times a week all summer long.
FERTILIZER –
This helps maintain flower size and count from year to year. For
best results, use Roberta’s Flower Magic Plant Food (M7503) twice
a month all summer long.
LIGHTING Full sun or partial sun is fine. Daylilies can withstand intense sun
and heat. Asiatic and Oriental Lilies can take intense sun on the
flowers and leaves but prefer a cooler shaded root zone sheltered
from the sun retaining adequate soil moisture. Consequently you
can plant the sun loving daylilies in front of them to accomplish
this if they are in hot sun. If you have only part day sun, all Asiatic,
Oriental and Daylilies grow and bloom excellently without any
precautions.
TEMPERATURE ZONE 4 to 9 If planted in the ground, they will come up at the right time
without worries of frost damage. If they are planted in pots, you
must place your pots outside and leave them there all summer
long when nights stay above 35 degrees.
WINTER DORMANCY In the garden they can handle temperatures down to a minus
30 F. In pots they can handle temperatures to minus 10 F. Lilium
bulbs must be cool in the winter to produce every season- at least
8 weeks at or below 40F.
PROPAGATINGAny of these plants can be subdivided in late autumn or early
spring after 2 to 3 years. Just stick a shovel or trowel down
between the clumps of the daylilies and pull apart anywhere. Dig
around the buried bulbs of the Asiatic and Oriental lilies with a
little more care. Brush off the dirt and separate the bulbs. Now
plant them again and watch them bloom without missing a blink.
BLOOMING SEASON –
The Asiatic lilies bloom June-July; Oriental Lilies July-August;
Daylilies July-September.
Additional Reference
Daylily Shipped As Shown
Lilium Shipped As Shown
Dwarf Asiatic Lily
Dwarf Oriental
Dwarf Daylily
9-2011-R0