For years and years . . 20 or more, I’ve tried to grow ginger lilies. They grow great in Louisiana. Kentucky and Missouri were too cold. In Kentucky I had a few in pots and they bloomed but they eventually died. Not sure if I left them out in the cold or didn’t water them. I can’t remember . . all I know is they died.
After being here 6 years, last fall I decided to plant ginger lilies.
Ginger Lilies
The previous winters here have not been bad. There have been a few when we didn’t even have a freeze. Not this winter! Cold! Really cold for central Texas! A couple of nights, it got down to 2°. These poor ginger lilies would have had a better chance of surviving in Kentucky!
I’ve been patiently waiting for ginger lilies to sprout. This one came up first and it’s been growing nicely. There were three. I was disappointed that only three were sprouting but not surprised after so much cold.
Ginger Lily
This morning I went out and a few more had sprung to life and poked through the dirt. Now there are 10. They multiply quickly in Louisiana. I hope they will here too. At least there are 10. So, the money I spent on ginger lilies last year wasn’t totally wasted.
Ginger Lilies
I hope I get a few blooms. I’ll be happy if I get at least three blooms.
Sherrill Pecere says
How many did you plant last year? 10 sounds great! Do you get ginger from a ginger lily or are they just flowers?
Nelle Coursey says
I have some orange Cannas that have brown spots on them. Some of them are growing outside the flower bed. Would you like some of those bulbs as well? I also have Mexican Petunias if you want some of those as well. The hummingbirds love them! The petunas are roots but they can’t be killed. The Cannas are bulbs. I promise to put them in a bag that won’t leak. If you are going to be there Tuesday, I think the ground is where I can dig some up for you. As well as the Purple Iris I promised you.
dezertsuz says
I looked them up and saw several colors and several different bloom styles, so I really look forward to seeing your TEN blooms!