steelnut Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 Okay, I bought a bunch of different lillies from a lady in the 100 mile yard sale. They're all in pots. The plan was to get them planted in our new landscaping. Problem is, the work is going slow and we'll never get the landscaping finished this year. I know I should have waited to buy, but I just couldn't help myself. The question is, will the plants be ok over the winter if I just leave them in the pots? Maybe put them in my garden shed or the garage? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted August 7, 2007 Share Posted August 7, 2007 I would put them in your garage or basement. I really don't think they will make it if you leave them in the pots. I lost some lily's this year, because I left them in pots over the winter outside. Anything I have in pots, I put them in the basement, water well , then leave them alone. I have tropical rose of sharons that turned a light yellow, but as soon as I could get them outside The Plants Doubled in size. I also bring in my angels trumpet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted August 8, 2007 Share Posted August 8, 2007 We overwinter perennials by heeling them in for the winter. We take the pots and bury them in late fall. They continue to grow until the first frost and then die back naturally. In the spring we dig them up after they sprout. Almost all of the plants in the garden club's first sale in May have been overwintered this way. If a plant is hardy we get close to 100% survival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petee Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I agree to get them into the garden, whether in a pot or not. A lot of the pots crack anyway Just make darned sure you mark them well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelnut Posted September 2, 2007 Author Share Posted September 2, 2007 Okay, we definitely aren't going to get the rest of our landscaping done this year, so I'll plant pots and all in the garden for the winter. The first batch of day lillies (6) that I planted in a huge planter are unreal. Do they multiply like that? If so, next spring do I take them apart or plant in a huge bunch? I'm so new to lilies, but I love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Daylilies multiply like crazy and if you plant an 8-10 inch pot of them they will have to be divided in two to three years. If you have 6 clumped together I would separate them. They will continue to bloom even if crowded usually but will bloom much better if they aren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelnut Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Daylilies multiply like crazy and if you plant an 8-10 inch pot of them they will have to be divided in two to three years. If you have 6 clumped together I would separate them. They will continue to bloom even if crowded usually but will bloom much better if they aren't. Thanks, Lavender! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 You're welcome. Good luck with the landscaping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petee Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 I've had pots I've overwintered heave up out of the ground from the freezing and thawing, so be sure to check them once in a while and stomp them back down if necessary. They will benefit from a good mulching too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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