Flowers on TV

[DaveB]

Gotta brag---local ABC Weatherlady has a bit where she shows garden results from local viewers.

I took some pics of my Wife's efforts and submitted them---going to be on tonight's 6:00 PM newscast channel 7 Local 24 news.

This is from back when the Lily's were in bloom.



Sample of what the TV got-Ones for TV are quite a bit nicer

 

[WTM]

will lillies grow well in full, hot sun? trying to figure out some ideas for the top of my swimming pool wall.

 

[DaveB]

I have an eastern exposure and my in ground lilies do wonderful there.

The back patio gets very little sunlight and they do well there, also. The difference is physical size of plant and blossom. IMO lilies do not do well in containers. Yes they bloom but not as prolific and not as large.

This plant is 5'6" tall and had around ten flowers. Eastern exposure zero morning shade


smaller in stature but the colors are striking same exposure 20 feet south


These are directly adjacent to the first picture and are first year flowers.


I fertilize with Miracle-gro year around-I do not need growing plants to fertilize. In early spring I use 13-13-13. The soil has been planted for 20+ years and it is rich and drains really well.

 

[fairchaser]

Beautiful flowers. I'll try to tune in.

 

[sapmkjikun]

Honestly, these lilies look just fabulous. Your wife has put a lot of work into these flowers, it's obvious. Besides, your lilies will be shown on TV, it's very cool.
I also have several bushes of beautiful pink rhododendrons. After seeing the promo code for a discount on troopscout.com, I decided to order a few more purple rhododendron bushes. So gradually I will fill my beautiful garden. By the way, these flowers do not require special care, but they look simply fascinating during the flowering period. The aroma is indescribable. To be honest, I also want to plant lilies, but I'm not sure if the climate is suitable. Besides, the side is sunny.

 

[akachuck]

Those are gorgeous

 

[DaveB]

We lost the pictured strawberry lily-It was by far the largest I have ever seen and the blossoms were exceptional in their beauty. Plant was probably 15 years old.

Wife planted some at my Daughter's home in Oakland. This is 3rd year.....several have attained a height of nearly 6 feet. Pictures coming.

Fertilizer and drained soil. They love liquid miracle-gro

 

[RUGER]

Very cool man.