Perennial asiatic lily - Knowledgebase Question

Kansasville, WI
Avatar for dslowey
Question by dslowey
August 15, 2005
What is the porper way to deadhead an asiatic lily after blooming? will it rebloom in the same season?


Image
Answer from NGA
August 15, 2005
These lilies bloom only once a year. Deadheading will prevent the plant from setting seed. Instead it directs its energy to rebuilding the bulb's strength so it will bloom well the following year. When you deadhead, you can snap off individual blooms with your fingers (take the entire flower not just the petals) or snip them with a sharp bypass hand pruner. Leave as much of the foliage intact as possible as this helps fuel the bulb.

You must be signed in before you can post questions or answers. Click here to join!

« Return to the Garden Knowledgebase Homepage

Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by RootedInDirt and is called "Botanical Gardens"

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.