I think some years mine does better than others. My soil is sooooo alkaline, like 7.8 in some spots. When I soil tested it one year, I almost fell over when I got the results. I have to work really, really hard to keep my orientals happy and even then, they aren't that happy. For the love of the lilium, I keep trying the stuff I love that challenges me and my soil. A bucket full of blueberries is a nice reward
The lovely scents of the lilies and the yummy blues(berries) keep me going. The rewards are too priceless to stop trying....
