Daylilies... Spiderlilies... Amarillys... oh my!

Submitted by mebcollins on Tue, 02/26/2008 - 15:07
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Ok, I located some of my daylilies, spiderlilies, and I think maybe amarillys... I dug them up to avoid any further trauma and loss... I was wondering how long they will be okay out of the ground. I am still trying to figure out what I am wanting to do with my new yard... re planning landscaping bites a big one! Another thing is I dont remember what was planted where, and it is kind of hard to tell since hubby decided to spread dirt over where the other bed was... I am just guessing what I found, I know 2 or 3 are my white spiderlilies due to the leaves, but as for the rest, I am clueless! I dont know what to do, sice I am an organized person and I like to know exactly where what is planted.... any ideas?
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1violetheart's picture

organization maddness

Submitted by 1violetheart on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 01:28.

 Well, If you leave the daylilies soaking, then you have about a week for them to wait without problems. I would assume the same for the others, but I have not planted those before. If color and variety mixing has got you crazy (which it would bother me) then just plant each plant in it's own pot until it blooms. You can get free or cheap used ones if you ask for them at Lowes or someplace like that. Then, just arrange the pots around your garden and throw pine straw around them to make it look more "finished" while you wait. That way, you can transplant them easier without stressing the roots again once you figure out what they are. I'm a real big fan of planting in pots first when establishing or reestablishing  plants as you have to. Plus, you can play around with mixing color and patterns by moving the pots around until you like the look. Much like moving furniture around. Then, finalize the choice and plant the suckers. Be careful doing this because, much like furniture, you can spend hours moving them back and forth until you decide. But, I like to waste time doing that sort of thing. It drives my husband crazy watching me do it.Laughing

Good luck,

Char 1violetheart trades

sharry_lynn's picture

I'd stick them all in pots

Submitted by sharry_lynn on Sat, 03/01/2008 - 11:24.

I'd stick them all in pots if you're going to keep them out of the ground for long.  I know daylilies will do fine dried in storage like someone had mentioned, but I'm always paranoid they'll rot or something.  But I know daylilies, spider lilies, and amaryllis all grow very well in pots year round.  They don't even need all that much water.  Depending on which variety of spider lily you have, it may need more water than the daylilies when growing in a pot.  Some spider lily plants are native to swampy areas.
--Sharry

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Post photos

Submitted by RonsGarden on Thu, 02/28/2008 - 18:13.

The best way to figure out what you have is to take photos as things come up!  Then you can post them here!  A photo will tell use everything we need to know in order to help you sort out everything!!

Ron ~ zone6b ~ Ontario

Ron ~ zone 6b ~ Ontario

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Surprize garden!

Submitted by Karry on Thu, 02/28/2008 - 15:27.
Well, I have had the same experieince at one point and I just planted them for a season in a temporary spot and then waited til they bloomed. When "they" told me what they were then I put them where I thought they would look best. They seem to be happy in their new homes. :) As for the time out of ground. I wouldn't wait longer than 3 days in the shade if your going to plant them again soon, but then again if you let them dry you can wait a year that's how trades are done with bulbs and rhisomes and those that you buy at the store they are bare roots. Best of luck!

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Submitted by mebcollins on Thu, 02/28/2008 - 09:52.
Just a bump to get someones attn! Laughing