Lily propagation

[SouthernCross]

Today I was re-potting my lilies, and in one container, I found 12 bulbs. I always thought that they propagated from cutting up the rhizone. Is this normal for lilies to propagate this way? And if so, who lives around here that needs lily bulbs? And not sure what type of lily they are.

 

[addy1]

If they are bulbs they are tropical. Hardy lilies are tubers.

 

[SouthernCross]

Good to know. After re potting the rest of my lilies, I had 20+ bulbs and 2 tubers. Just surprised that the topicals survived the winter since most were sending out shoots, and some already sent leaves to the surface. Tomorrow I get to experience my first spring cleaning. Lots of leaves and much to clean up.

 

[addy1]

I think they are ok with your weather, they never survive up here. I have tried bringing them in for the winter, they survived, but never thrived, then we had a cool summer, they never really grew or bloomed so gave up on tropicals. Sticking with hardies.

 

[SouthernCross]

For South Louisiana, we had a rough winter. Hopefully they will do well.