I think what really worries me, in an unconscious way, is the location of this particular lily. One year ago I tried to plant iris there, but they were always dug up by some nightly visitor; most likely a fox. Last fall I filled the gap with this lily and since then I hear this voice inside whispering that it was a very bad decision. Because everything growing there is doomed! The spots seemed to confirm that... But thanks for reminding me to use paintbrush instead. I´ll borrow one from my daughter...!