Just keep them fertilized. I fertilize mine at least once a month during
the growing season, and while they are in bloom, every two weeks. They love
fertilizer. I don't know if you can put in too much.
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RichToyBox
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"aslng" wrote in message
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I cut the Rhizome to 3 sections and re-pot them a week ago. Add some
fertilizer sticks. Now, I saw quite a few leaves coming out. Though, they
are very very tiny. I am not sure if the leaves will be even smaller than
what I had last year. Anyway, the lily hasn't died yet. Any suggestion how
to make the lilies to grow bigger and stronger?

Before I found my old lilies were alive, I bought another one from Yard
bird
(for $25). Walmart in our area (Rohnert Park, Northern California) don't
carry water lily. Lowe is too far away from where I live.

Thanks.

"Bryan" wrote in message
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Can't help with the old(dead) lillies or potting.

But Last 2 years I've gotten some "hardy" lillies at walmart in early
spring. About $5. They all did really well, bloomed even in the first
year.
they came bare root in a soil filled bag. A local nusery sold some for
about
the same price. I too noticed lowes price last year. I can a lot of
potting
for the $10-$15 dollar higher price of the bare root bargins.

Bryan


"aslng" wrote in message
news
1) My lily leaves became smaller and smaller during the last summer.
Now,
I
am not sure if it's dead. Rhizome has many roots but no leaf this year
so
far. The Rhizome is dark brown color. How could I tell if it's dead?

2) What's the ideal pot size for hardy lily? Is 12 inches ok? I read
some
previous posting mentioned about 18 inches pot (7 inches deep).

3) Any suggestion where to buy hardy water lily? Good price with
reasonable
quality. Online? Any suggested stores?

I live in Santa Rose (Northern California).

Thanks.