when to divide lilies in pots

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Divide your lilies in the fall every 3-4 years to prevent overcrowding.

"I used the picture directions because I didn't understand the fancy words on the directions. "Helped a lot, I didn't know when to move them. Experts say late September or early October is when to move lilies. Luckily, you can dig up your lilies at the end of the growing season to divide and plant them again. In larger containers, lilies can be grown on for a second season in the same pot, but ensure that the top 5cm (2in) of compost is replaced with fresh compost with some added fertiliser or well rotted manure. around the patch of plants and 12 inches (30 cm.) You can also use a pesticide spray a few times a month. If your lilies are getting overcrowded, you can divide and transplant them to keep the plants healthy. "Thank you very much for helping answer my question. "I can only grow my lilies in pots, due to park rules. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. Many think that the summer heat is simply too hot to split and divide perennials from the landscape. Have some that are doing great, butwikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. they could be divided.

The answer is yes. These need to be lifted and transplanted to make new stands of vigorous blooms. "All of the above helped! I was amazed!! In spring, remove the Find more gardening information on Gardening Know How: Work quickly so your bulbs do not dry out. Have some that are doing great, but Plant at the same depth they are in the pot, during the coolest time of day. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws.

wikiHow's Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 281,576 times. I learned that I should do this in the fall. New growth (but no flowers) will emerge through the summer. Only gardeners in the coldest climes will need to Lilies produce from bulbs and need to be divided and transplanted in the fall for the best results. they could be divided. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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