The one that produced two smaller shoots was probably in the process of splitting when you planted it.

Lilies make lots of stem roots and sometimes baby bulbs on the buried part of the stem, but are usually planted deeply, so there is lots of stem to make roots and bulbs underground. I don't know if the plants will like having already-developed leaves buried, which is what will be happening with the way you're handling them. I don't know if they'll still make roots on the newly-buried stem or if the leaves that end up underground will just rot. Those stem roots are one of the reasons lilies should be planted deep.

Let us know how it works out!

Jeanne

Jeanne,

I agree with you. I am surprised to see that they produce leaves immediately. I was expecting greenish stems. I will report their growth in the coming months.

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hi, i am new with gardening. I just bought some Lily bulbs and i would like to plant them (like in the picture above), would you be able to give me instruction?? I want them to bloom this summer. Thanks so much:)

What instructions are you asking?

In general, they need full sun. They need LITTLE watering. I know the regions where they are originally from. Those places are actually mountainous and really dry. If the plant is strong, you may feed them. They like bone meal. The bulbs like it deep - 4" under, and cool. The leaves like it sunny, dry and hot.

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I planted the stargazer bulb in front of my yard 2 months ago and they grow very slowly...they look like the first picture you have.

My question is : how to make them grow faster? yours within a month, they are already big.

thanks

I don't know the answer to your question. I hope someone could answer it for you?

I notice flower buds are showing on them now.
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what type of soil did you use?? i am so jealous :P lol:)

Wow...very impressive. I could use a little help from someone who's successfully grown lilies. I planted 6 Casablanca lily bulbs at the end of April and they have been growing just great. I had also planted some California Poppies in the planter. Yesterday I noticed that one of them is turning yellow. Any clue as to why this is happening? I'm new to any kind of gardening and any insight would be very helpful!

I've attached a link to a picture of the lilies. The yellow one is recognizable right away.

Here is a link that might be useful: Lilies

Sorry, just realized that the link takes you to my entire garden file, not just the lilies. I've updated the URL.
Thanks!

Here is a link that might be useful:

Ha ha ha, the bears are lovely.

Thank you...I love my bears even though my husband said that I wasn't allowed to add anymore to my collection!

Ok, here they are, finally blooming ...

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Nice job Shic - always so rewarding to watch things grow that you planted yourself! I especially enjoyed your close-ups - when you plant them in the middle of a garden you miss a lot of the growth stages - so it was nice to see yours.

Kat7388 - looked at your pictures, nice garden growing there - sorry I have no idea on your lily.

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