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When is the right time to fertilize lillies? Last yr. my flowers were huge, this year not so hot! What fertilizer is best? Thanks, Mary
Mary,
It depends on what type you have. The Asiatic and Oriental lilies can go years without dividing.You can use a time release granular fertilizer like Osmocote or water soluble Miracle Gro. But if you have the rapid spreading Daylilies or Tiger lilies they often need to be divided about every 3 years for improved size of bloom and longer bloom time.You don't need to wait too long before dividing because they become more difficult to dig up and slice through the roots.
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Laura Walker
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I own a small landscaping business in Zone 6,Western Kentucky.My expertise is mostly low maintenance perennials,ornamental shrubs and trees,herbs,bulbs.
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All my clients are local residents of the western Ky. area.Zone 6.I have had my business for about 15 years.Have 20 years experience raising perennials from seed,stem cuttings,root division.(approx have 200 different perennials)Also multiply and raise bulbs for sale and client use.
I am certified in horticultural landscape design.My expertise is mostly formal English garden design and Cottage garden design for residential landscapes.
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