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Day Lily Question
Does anyone have any experience growing day lilies in plastic pots? I have
two large plastic whiskey barrels that I would like to plant day lilies in and put in the front yard. I'm wondering what would be the best soil to put in the pots. They would be in an area where I've grown day lilies before but cannot now plant directly in the ground. Shell |
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On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 06:39:55 GMT, "Weeble" wrote:
Does anyone have any experience growing day lilies in plastic pots? I have two large plastic whiskey barrels that I would like to plant day lilies in and put in the front yard. I'm wondering what would be the best soil to put in the pots. They would be in an area where I've grown day lilies before but cannot now plant directly in the ground. Compost, or potting soil, or a mix. Day lillies aren't too fussy. Every few years you'll have to divide them -- I wait until the whole surface of the soil in the pot is covered with stalks -- when that happens I make a mental note to divide them after the growing season. |
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I have 3 plants in a 5gal plastic bucket, I drilled holes in the bottom and
filled it with potting soil and steer manure combo, they've lived in it for 2 years now and this year put out a mess of bloom stalks. I live in the High Mojave Desert too. -- "And for the second time in four million years, the monolith awoke." Arthur C.Clarke 2062dyssey three SIAR www.starlords.org Blast Off Cybershop http://www.cafeshops.com/starlords In the Garden Gift Shop http://www.cafeshops.com/InGarden Astronomy-net shop http://www.cafeshops.com/Astronomy_net Telescope Buyers FAQ http://home.inreach.com/starlord "Weeble" wrote in message m... Does anyone have any experience growing day lilies in plastic pots? I have two large plastic whiskey barrels that I would like to plant day lilies in and put in the front yard. I'm wondering what would be the best soil to put in the pots. They would be in an area where I've grown day lilies before but cannot now plant directly in the ground. Shell --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04 |
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Weeble wrote:
Does anyone have any experience growing day lilies in plastic pots? I have two large plastic whiskey barrels that I would like to plant day lilies in and put in the front yard. I'm wondering what would be the best soil to put in the pots. They would be in an area where I've grown day lilies before but cannot now plant directly in the ground. Shell For a do-it-yourself potting mix, see my http://www.rossde.com/garden/garden_potting_mix.html. -- David E. Ross Climate: California Mediterranean Sunset Zone: 21 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean influence (USDA 10a, very close to Sunset Zone 19) Gardening pages at http://www.rossde.com/garden/ |
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Thanks for the information. I've got plenty of potting soil
Shell "Paul Below" wrote in message ... On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 06:39:55 GMT, "Weeble" wrote: Does anyone have any experience growing day lilies in plastic pots? I have two large plastic whiskey barrels that I would like to plant day lilies in and put in the front yard. I'm wondering what would be the best soil to put in the pots. They would be in an area where I've grown day lilies before but cannot now plant directly in the ground. Compost, or potting soil, or a mix. Day lillies aren't too fussy. Every few years you'll have to divide them -- I wait until the whole surface of the soil in the pot is covered with stalks -- when that happens I make a mental note to divide them after the growing season. |
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Cool. I bought these plastic whiskey barrels that look like the rea thing
(only without the splinters and dirt) Should look really nice with the seedlings I just ordered. Shell "starlord" wrote in message ... I have 3 plants in a 5gal plastic bucket, I drilled holes in the bottom and filled it with potting soil and steer manure combo, they've lived in it for 2 years now and this year put out a mess of bloom stalks. I live in the High Mojave Desert too. -- "And for the second time in four million years, the monolith awoke." Arthur C.Clarke 2062dyssey three SIAR www.starlords.org Blast Off Cybershop http://www.cafeshops.com/starlords In the Garden Gift Shop http://www.cafeshops.com/InGarden Astronomy-net shop http://www.cafeshops.com/Astronomy_net Telescope Buyers FAQ http://home.inreach.com/starlord "Weeble" wrote in message m... Does anyone have any experience growing day lilies in plastic pots? I have two large plastic whiskey barrels that I would like to plant day lilies in and put in the front yard. I'm wondering what would be the best soil to put in the pots. They would be in an area where I've grown day lilies before but cannot now plant directly in the ground. Shell --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.736 / Virus Database: 490 - Release Date: 8/9/04 |
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Thanks for the information. I will need to see about trying your potting
mix, it sounds like it would be just about perfect here Shell "David Ross" wrote in message ... Weeble wrote: Does anyone have any experience growing day lilies in plastic pots? I have two large plastic whiskey barrels that I would like to plant day lilies in and put in the front yard. I'm wondering what would be the best soil to put in the pots. They would be in an area where I've grown day lilies before but cannot now plant directly in the ground. Shell For a do-it-yourself potting mix, see my http://www.rossde.com/garden/garden_potting_mix.html. -- David E. Ross Climate: California Mediterranean Sunset Zone: 21 -- interior Santa Monica Mountains with some ocean influence (USDA 10a, very close to Sunset Zone 19) Gardening pages at http://www.rossde.com/garden/ |
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How about potting them up with potting soil?!!!!!
Sure you can grow them in pots. That's exactly what many commercial dealers do!!!! "Weeble" wrote in message m... Does anyone have any experience growing day lilies in plastic pots? I have two large plastic whiskey barrels that I would like to plant day lilies in and put in the front yard. I'm wondering what would be the best soil to put in the pots. They would be in an area where I've grown day lilies before but cannot now plant directly in the ground. Shell |
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