A Lycoris Question

James Waddick jwaddick@kc.rr.com
Tue, 04 Aug 2009 07:50:20 PDT
>I've noticed that several of my pink Lycoris bulbs are putting up two
>bloomstalks this year. Is this because the bulb itself has gotten large
>enough to do so or is it because an offset is also sending up a bloomstalk?

Dear Anita and all,
	Lycoris squamigera is generally a vigorous grower and 
multiplies well. Each mature bulb produces a single bloom stalk. I'd 
guess those bulbs with 2 flower stalks have at least 4 bulbs 
underground, maybe more. Some bulbs will divide each year and can 
eventually form individual clumps of 8 or more bloom stalks with more 
immature smaller bulbs underground.

	You can safely dig Lycoris either a few weeks before bloom 
(hard to guess) or right after the bloom stalks have died down. 
Divide them into individual bulbs and replant immediately . Do not 
allow roots or bulbs to dry out during this procedure. Water well.

	This is one of the easiest Lycoris species for northern 
gardens.	Enjoy		Jim W.
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