Emil, Thanks for your experience with Lilium formosanum giganteum. I had
the impression it needed more humidity. But as I’m across the bay from you,
I think I’ll give them a try. Now to find the bulbs! 😄
Best regards,
-Elaine.
I
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Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2022 07:27:58 -0700
From: Emil Friend <emil@friendandsweet.com>
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I have Lilium formosanum giganteum that I bought from Plant Delights
nursery. It reliably gets taller than me (I'm 6'5) and is currently in
bloom. I think extra fertilizer would drive it even taller. Only five
flowers but they are large and open all at once so it's dramatic. The stems
are very upright. My clump has stayed about the same size for several years
now with about 5 full-size flowering stems. It gets moderate irrigation
here in summer-very-dry Oakland CA, probably a bit less than it would like,
and minimal winter chill (Z9)
The seeds are produced prolifically and disperse effectively, popping up
far from the parents. I'm happy to offer seed at an exchange if there's
interest. For me this is a pretty easy plant.
Emil Friend
510.499.8496
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