Easter lillies

8 years ago

I have inherited 6 pots of Easter Lillie’s from my sons church. Has anyone had any luck in DFW area putting these in the ground? How much sun?

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Steverino z9b Texas

8 years ago

Originally Easter lilies were L. candidum which can be finicky and difficult to grow , but for at least the last three decades they are almost always L. longiflorum which has been forced into bloom while still small and short. This wears off and they will return to normal height about 3-4' the next year. You should have no cold hardiness issues with them up to z6a, but like bossy said, plant 6-8" deep (a lot deeper than in the pots) to keep the bulbs and roots cooler in Texas. They do need mid-day shade here in South Texas.

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bossyvossy
8 years ago
In z7b you s/b ok planting inground, sun or part sun, average water. If clay soil, might want to amend with compost. Six inches deep, 6” apart.
User
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
I used to plant them after every Easter (I’m west of you). They always came back. Mine got afternoon sun and were in a very protected bed.

HD had a clearance rack of them last week for 25 cents each (leftover Easter pots) and I’m still kicking myself for not taking them all.
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bossyvossy
8 years ago
MizG, try Lowe’s, I saw them for $1, other lilies too.
User
8 years ago
Great! Thanks, bossy!
junegreen
Original Author
8 years ago
Well, my spell check did not do it’s job. I didn’t think Lillie’s looked right. LOL
purslanegarden
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Didn't realize they need to be that deep. That explains why the ones I left out in some pots, turned to mush with the couple of freezes that we had in my area.

I missed the HD clearance on them too! Forgot to check after Easter time frame.