Post a reply

Image
Jul 30, 2011 7:13 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Vicky Thompson
Michigan (Zone 5b)
Sempervivums Roses Charter ATP Member Peonies Region: Michigan Lilies
I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Farmer Cottage Gardener Enjoys or suffers cold winters Annuals Daylilies
Please make some recommendations of extra hardy lilies for my zone.
I'm rural Z5 and might as well be Z4.
I heard Orientals (which I LUV!) tend to peter out in my zone so any
hardy varieties and tips for Z5 appreciated.
I'm compiling a list for a fall order.
THANKS MUCH for any advise! :smily:


Thumb of 2011-07-30/Cottage_Rose/cab20f
"I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck"
Cottage Rose Birds n' Blossoms

Image
Jul 30, 2011 8:29 AM CST
Moderator
Name: Tracey
Midwest (Zone 5a)
Garden Photography Tomato Heads Hosted a Not-A-Raffle-Raffle Pollen collector Forum moderator Hybridizer
Plant Database Moderator Cat Lover I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Charter ATP Member Garden Ideas: Master Level Seed Starter
All the lily varieties would do fine in your zone. I mulch in the late fall for extra protection (I use finely chopped oak leaves, just in case, orientals especially). Orientals often lose vigor in these climates after several years, but very much worth growing anyway! Some orientals that do well in these colder zones and are found in commerce are 'Starfighter', 'Dizzy',& 'Casablanca'. The lighter varieties in color, paler colors that are shown in catalogs, often do not show the delicate colorings here. It depends on the year. Also, if you have more acidic soils, lilies in general tend to be happier. The Orienpet (OT) lilies seem to do well no matter what and most have a lovely fragrance with less fuss.

The more different classes of lilies you have, the longer your bloom period. I like to stretch mine out as loooooong as possible. Also of note is that most trumpets will need staking in their second year, when they often get the heavy blooms and height. Also VERY,VERY well worth growing!~

Hope that helps!
Image
Jul 30, 2011 1:08 PM CST
Name: Neal Linville
Winchester, KY (Zone 6a)
Bulbs Charter ATP Member Cottage Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Irises Roses
Celebrating Gardening: 2015 Garden Ideas: Level 2
Oh yes, Dizzy is one that I forgot to list in the message I sent you that I love! Glad to see other varieties I recommended echoed by someone in your zone.
"...and don't think the garden loses its ecstasy in winter. It's quiet, but the roots are down there riotous." Rumi
Only the members of the Members group may reply to this thread.
Member Login:

( No account? Join now! )

Today's site banner is by mcash70 and is called "Lilacs"

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