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Lilies galore

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Theres such alot to do in the garden at this time of year. Hence the reason I have not written any blogs of late. I just thought I would share my joy of finding so many treasures when I emptied out some of my lily pots because they were starting to look a bit congested:

Lots of little bulbils ready to pot on and hopefully make lots of new bulbs for the future

Finally I spaced out the lovely chubby large bulbs which have at least doubled in size and freshened up the compost. So now dreaming of lots of lovely lilies to come this summer.


Maybe this area will be my new lily bed?

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Lots of luck with all those lovely bulbs, and have the magnifying glass at the ready for any pesky Lily beetles!

12 Mar, 2012

 

Just what I was going to say Sheila...Poppy knows I threw out all my Lilies because of the beetle last year....all except my favourite, that one I hid ;)

12 Mar, 2012

 

Lol, Pimms. :))

12 Mar, 2012

 

Have only repotted a few this year as last year I was infested with the little red blighters last year. I have however just planted a Tree Lilly which I have never grown before, in fact showing my ignorance I didn`t even know there was such a thing. So fingers crossed.

12 Mar, 2012

 

Oooh youre in for a treat there Stroller. Tree lilies which you now no doubt know, grow much higher than normal lilies. Its great for getting those lovely smells up nearer to our noses!
Well you dont get aught for nought do you Sheila and Pimp? You just have to be vigilant and take the little loves off every day. I love lilies so much I think its worth it. Dont forget to look for the young ones though, they hide in excrement....ughhh, on the undersides of the leaves.

12 Mar, 2012

 

Sorry Poppy I found one...

12 Mar, 2012

 

I hesitate to ask Pimp - but what did you find?

12 Mar, 2012

 

A lily beetle today...Damn it!

12 Mar, 2012

 

Crikey thats early! Have you got fritillerias? They go for those too!:(((((

12 Mar, 2012

 

I pot a pic up...Sticki has got them as well :( it was on the Azalea..

12 Mar, 2012

 

Ill have a look.

12 Mar, 2012

 

Sorted some of my lilies but still have to find somewhere for my tree lilies & some giant lilies sent free with a plant order, may need to borrow some of your lily bed PoppyL!

12 Mar, 2012

 

Wow thats a lot of Lillies Roz. I bet they will look amazing later on in the year.

I've got 12 asiatic lillies from a GW offer last year. Some in a lilly pot (no signs from them just yet) some in ordinary pots. Came back from my OHs and checked on them today, the one I swear is making a break for it. Heading for the sky lol. I'm sure its grow a couple inches since Friday :))

Can't wait for flowers, I love Lillies.

Oh no pimp, beetles already. Not fair is it. Hope you can get rid of them easily.

12 Mar, 2012

 

Lovely :)

12 Mar, 2012

 

Lovely :)

12 Mar, 2012

 

Oh I love lilies. Haven't grown them for several years. I'm hoping you'll show me yours when they flower lol

12 Mar, 2012

 

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments. Ill show you all some more pics once they start flowering, which hopefully wont be too long and if I can keep the pesky lily beetles at bay....grrr!
Willi you are welcome to borrow some of my lily bed any time you like! Cake and coffee always in good supply!

13 Mar, 2012

 

yum! oh im on a diet! :(

13 Mar, 2012

 

Im on a diet too Pix, but just cant seem to give up cake entirely. Save it for afternoons out with friends....be rude not to!!! lol

13 Mar, 2012

 

Thanks PoppyL I might have to take you up on that, you've seen what I've got to sqeeze in, Lol.
As for the cake you know I wont say no x

13 Mar, 2012

 

Oh deffo! i JUST ATE A chocolate|! but its in my points so I should be ok :)

13 Mar, 2012

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