If lilies arrive as bare roots, plant root at a 45 degree angle with growing tip just peeking out of the soil. Poor survival often occurs on bare root rhizomes if entire root is burried. In new pond compacted clay spread of hybrid hardy lilies is slow. Some varieties spread faster and deeper than others. Adding grass carp before plants colonize is a questionable method IMO.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 05/08/13 07:16 PM.

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