AboutTom Alonzo Expertise I have been growing plants from seeds for at least 20 years. I have grown literally hundreds of different kinds of vegetables, trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, tropicals, some cacti, water plants, iris, rose, lilies, cannas, etc. I enjoy starting from seed.
Experience I've been growing my own seeds for 20 years with indoor propagation equipment I built myself. I am also an Allexperts volunteer on the perennial forum. I have completed the Master Gardener course through the Kansas State University Extension. I have experience with a wide variety of seeds and I have also read through Norm Deno's books on seed germination.
Expert: Tom Alonzo Date: 6/22/2008 Subject: Lillies
Question Could you please advise me, how much do I cut back my lilles for growth next year. They have finished flowering now, I want them to flower next year. This is my first year as a gardner and I am still learning. Any tips gratefuly accepted.
Answer Hi Kevin,
Thanx for your question. You may go ahead and deadhead (remove) spent blossoms now if you like while allowing the green growth to remain growing. Once the green growth starts yellowing, it's okay to cut if down to the ground. While it is green, the plant is still gathering energy from the sun and making starches in the bulb for next year's bloom and growth. I hope this helps.
Tom
