Thanks! "Come into my garden, my flowers want to meet you!"
can you force an oriental lily without pre-chilling?
Oct 24, 2003
2 Replies
Follow replies to this discussion?
First reply
yes. Jackson & Perkins did because Lowes has pots of white, pink, red and orange forced lilies in pots that I'm about to buy for .75 each (three bulbs in each pot)because all I need to do is add some bulb food into the hole when I plug these sprouted bulbs into the ground and…
Read the full replyInformation here may be outdated?
Caryn, it can be done, but it is not quite as simple as forcing spring flowering bulbs, as lilies don't require a winter dormancy or chilling period anyway. Here is a link thay may help - good luck! I always wanted to have fresh Casa Blanca blossoms for the holidays, but they are ridiculously expensive.....maybe I should give this a try........
formatting link
pam - gardengal
Join the Discussion
Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
Didn't find your answer?
Ask the community — no account required