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I live in Texas. Zipe code 79601. I recieved some already cut stargazer lilies in a floral arrangement for my birthday yesterday. Four of them haven't even opened up yet. Is there any way I can plant them. Or what can I do with them after they whither. They are still in the vase with the other flowers until I figure out if I can plant from them again or not. Thank you for your help.
Jenetta, you are so lucky -- flowers? Happy Birthday! Mine was March 25th. Aries! The best people are born Aries, don't you agree?
I have just one question.... Do those lilies have roots?
If there are just stems in water, and there are no roots, and no soil at the bottom of the stem, and no pot, my guess is that you will not be able to grow these in your garden. Please let me know.
Lilies are exquisite flowers and smell so wonderful. Stargazers are some of the ultra-exquisites. You were lucky to have a bouquet with those.
But... all good things must pass.
Unlike Roses, it is not easy to preserve a Lily. Some flowers can be sugar-glazed and served in salad. Some flowers can decorate cakes. Some flowers can be dried and hang over the front door. Some can be pressed. But Lilies are one of those flowers that give us joy for a brief time, and then they're spent, and gone.
Get a photo of those with your birthday smile, and keep that instead.
Unless they have roots. If so, let me know.
Thanks for writing.
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