Gloriosa lily in the Bulbs forum

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piksihk

Nov 27, 2020 5:20 PM CST

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Name: Betsy
Texas (Zone 9a)
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One of my favorites are gloriosa lilies.

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CPPgardener

Nov 27, 2020 5:23 PM CST

Name: John
Pomona/Riverside CA (Zone 9a)

Aren't they gorgeously cool!? I've grown them a few times at nurseries and they always stun people the first time they see them.

“That which is, is.That which happens, happens.” Douglas Adams

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pod

Nov 30, 2020 6:32 PM CST

Name: Kristi
east Texas pineywoods (Zone 8a)

I love these guys. @piksihk Do you dig your tubers on occasion? I know those I have in a container will pull themselves to the bottom of the pot. I've often wondered what happens when they are in the ground.

Believe in yourself even when no one else will. ~ Sasquatch

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Deebie

Nov 30, 2020 9:03 PM CST

Name: Deborah
midstate South Carolina (Zone 8a)
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff!

I planted mine in the ground this year. I hope I don't regret it. If it lives to tell the story, I'll be sure to let you know, Betsy.

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hostasmore

Dec 1, 2020 5:20 PM CST

Name: Gary
Wyoming MN (Zone 4a)

They pull themselves to the desired depth and remain there. They do not end up in China! Although they may exist there too. Bulb plants that produce seeds start out at the surface just like non-bulb plants.

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piksihk

Dec 14, 2020 1:29 PM CST

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Name: Betsy
Texas (Zone 9a)
In the beginning GOD created ...

@pod, they are in the ground and I've not dug them up since. @hostasmore, mine have not dug under to China yet, but they have moved further every which way.
They're done for this year- cold got to them.

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piksihk

Dec 14, 2020 4:17 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Betsy
Texas (Zone 9a)
In the beginning GOD created ...