Here's a collection of frequently asked questions and answers. Should you not find your answer herein please email Marlene at info@lilies.ca
BULBS OR POTS
I am interested in purchasing some orange tiger lilies. So you sell them as bulbs or as plants, and can you give me some prices and planting advice. I live approximately 75 miles northwest of NYC, so that should give you a good idea of the climate that I live in. I would love to plant a bunch of the tiger lilies.
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Yes we have tiger lilies, they are shipped as bulbs. You can order over the internet. The bulbs are $6.00 each plus $15.00 for a phytosanitary certificate and $8.00 for Shipping. Plants in pots Are available at the farm between May - September.
I include planting instructions with each order. We hope to hear from you soon. Bulbs will be shipped in September for fall planting.
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CALLA/LILIES IN SHADE
I live in Western Kentucky in Zone 5-6. I have Callas that come back every year. They are gorgeous. Last year one of them produced what appeared to be a bloom within a bloom. Very pretty and exquisite. They are in my shade garden with some afternoon sun. Very protected from the elements, next to my home. I have purchased some stargazer lilies and would like to know where to put them, and if they will survive winter here.
Can you help me? I would appreciate any advice.
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Lucky you! I wish my callas could stay outside! Yes they often will have double flowers on the same stem. The part that appears to be the flower is actually a leaf and many of my plants that were in the green house and very warm did that. I'm not sure why but it does look beautiful.
If you can grow callas, stargazer lilies will do well too. Another beauty along the same lines are the starfighter lilies. They are on the red end of the scale with a wide white band on the petals.
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CAN I GROW LILIES IN THE HOUSE ?
Hello. I am interested in purchasing flowers or whatever it is that you
sell to make flowers. I'm sure that you can tell that I have absolutely
no experience with this at all. I have a couple of questions:
1. When the Quantity purchased is One (1), is that one bulb
meaning 1 flower?
2. I live on the east coast in Maryland and of course it's winter now
so when should I plant the flowers so that they will come out this
spring/summer which is spring-April through early
June and summer-June through early September?
3. Will the flowers grow back every year or will I have to plant new
ones every year?
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Welcome new gardener!
Lilies such as Asiatic, Oriental, LA Hybrid, Tiger and Orienpet are bulbs. Each bulb
will grow one stock (normally) and each stock will have 3 -12 blooms or more
depending on the type of bulb and the maturity of the plant. Eventually the bulb will
split and that's when you will see two stalks. The next year the bulb will split into
two separate bulbs.
Daylilies are roots. They grow quickly and split unterground into new plants each
year. Each plant or fan will have a flower stalk and each stalk will have up to 12
blooms. These blooms last only one day (hence the name) but they open one at a
time and if you cut out the stalk after the buds have all opened they will often send
out another.
We start shipping in April and you can plant as soon as the ground is workable and
they arrive.
The prices are for single bulbs and fans. There are specials on the site where you
can get three for the price of two. Just put down two and you will automatically
receive the third one no charge!
I hope this answers your questions and Thank you for visiting our site.
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CATALOGUE
Do you have a catalogue that I could order?
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Sorry we only have a website at this time. All prices are quoted in Canadian dollars.
Thank you for the inquiry.
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CHEQUE PAYMENT ORDERS
When can i expect my order? I have just ordered on the internet site and will be paying by cheque ?
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I received you order this morning. Please send payment as soon as possible so I can process your order. Many of your choices are limited quantites (and very beautiful) and I don't want you to be disappointed.
Thank you so much for your business.
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DAYLILIES
I have a list of daylilies that I like. Can you tell me more about them?
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Baby Talk - Good sturdy stems, pretty blooms and good rebloomer
David Kirchoff - Colour changes when season is cooler than normal The cooler it is the lighter the colour.
Ida"s Magic - Pretty bloom, plants are quite small but you will receive more than one.
Night Beacon and Silent Sentry Are both good, but they look a lot alike. Silent sentry is a better bloomer
Another dark bloom that is different from these two is Sweet Hot Chocolate - it's stunning!
Startle - is a cell division. Grew very well last year. Beautiful bloom
I see no reason why they should boom differently if anything they should be exact.
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DAYLILY ORDERING
I would like to know how many fans are there in one order?
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Our prices are for single fans. You may receive more if I feel they are small though.
The smaller varieties are always multiples. Hope this helps. I try to make all of our customers happy with their orders and everything is guaranteed.
Thank you.
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DEADHEADING
I need to know what to do once the blooms fall off and how to prepare for the winter.
Can I cut the flowers off and bring them into the house to enjoy?
Once the flowers are finished blooming, do you cut down the stems or do you just leave things be until next spring.
Any information on winterizing my beautiful lilies would be greatly appreciated.
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Yes you can cut them and take them inside. The bulbs need the stems and leaves to feed them to get ready for winter. You should leave as many leaves as you can when you cut the blooms to take indoors.
After the blooms are finished I usually break off the seed pod (the base of the bloom) and leave them until the stem and leaves are brown. You can then cut the stem at ground level and your lilies are ready for winter.
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ELIMINATING SCENT
I am searching to a solution to the lily scent problem.. In our Church, on Easter Sunday the scent of the trumpet lilies is so heavy that several of our members either do not come or are forced to leave. I have heard that when you pinch either the stamen or pistel from the flower, the scent will disappear or lightened significantly. Is this true? If so which part do I pinch. Is there another type of lily that is unscented. As you can see I would like any information you could give us.
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I have no idea! I would try cutting both parts out and see what happens. I will have to do some testing this summer. For another year you might try forcing a different type of lily rather than using trumpets or orientals which are the most fragrant. Asiatic lilies have little fragrance and they can be forced to bloom at any time.
Let me know how you make out. Sorry I don't have any positive answers.
HELP! If anyone has the answer to this question e-mail me at
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FALL CARE
After my lilies have finished blooming, the leaves are very wild andscraggly. Is it OK to trim them (rather severely) so that my garden looks neater?
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The lily bulb requires the leaves, as long as they are healthy to feed the bulb. As soon as they get discolored they should be ok to remove them. Although trimming them will not kill the bulb, it will get smaller each year until it cannot survive
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GROWING LILIES IN FLORIDA
Can we grow lilies in Florida, U.S.A. ?
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Dear James
I have no idea if they will grow. I have sold lilies in Florida before and not
had any
complaints. We have two LA hybrids on sale right now Fangio and Samur. They
are
three for the price of two. The biggest problem is winterizing them. They need
10-12
weeks of dormant time to make buds for the next season. Did your Easter Lily
rebloom the next year? If so, all lilies should grow there.
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GROWING LILIES INDOORS
I have some lilies the I just adore. Can they be grown indoors to be enjoyed at a different time of the year?
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Lilies need a dormant time to bloom again. The perfect tempertature is -2 celcius. They should be stored for at least 10-12 weeks. Hope this helps.
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LILY IN THE VALLEY
I live in southern california and have been looking for "lily of the valley" flowersfor quite a few years.are they unable to grow in this area? your website says they flourish in zone 4, however i have no idea where that is. they are my mothers favorite flower and i really wanted to plant some in her flower garden.... please let me know if it is possible to grow them in this area.
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Hello from Muskoka, Canada. Zone 4 is down to -25 in the winter. The only way you can grow lilies in the valley in your area is to treat them like we do dahlia in the winter. You will have to dig them up and store them in your refrigerator for the winter months Nov. - April. This will give your plants a chance to rest and get ready to bloom in the spring. If you have a cold storage area you could keep them potted and just store the whole pot. This will speed the flowering process and make them less messy.
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LILY OF THE VALLEY
I am interested in purchasing lily of the valley pips. Can you tell me whattype of exposure and soil they require and when to plant them?
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Lily of the Valley requires full to partial shade. They will survive under trees where little else will grow. They like moist but not wet conditions in loam or soil with a large amount of mulch. They grow and bloom very early in the spring. The pips are very small but Lily of the Valley spreads quickly!
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NEW TO LILIES AND NOT A CLUE ABOUT THEM
Hello. I am interested in purchasing flowers or whatever it is that you sell to make flowers. I'm sure that you can tell that I have absolutely
no experience with this at all. I have a couple of questions:
1. When the Quantity purchased is One (1), is that one bulb meaning 1 flower?
2. I live on the east coast in Maryland and of course it's winter now
so when should I plant the flowers so that they will come out this spring/summer which is spring-April through early June and summer-June through early September?
3. Will the flowers grow back every year or will I have to plant new ones every year?
Thank you for your time.
Q:
Welcome new gardener!
Lilies such as Asiatic, Oriental, LA Hybrid, Tiger and Orienpet are bulbs. Each bulb will grow one stock (normally) and each stock will have 3 -12 blooms or more depending on the type of bulb and the maturity of the plant. Eventually the bulb will split and that's when you will see two stalks. The next year the bulb will split into two separate bulbs.
Daylilies are roots. They grow quickly and split unterground into new plants each year. Each plant or fan will have a flower stalk and each stalk will have up to 12 blooms. These blooms last only one day (hence the name) but they open one at a time and if you cut out the stalk after the buds have all opened they will often send out another.
We start shipping in April and you can plant as soon as the ground is workable and they arrive.
The prices are for single bulbs and fans. There are specials on the site where you can get three for the price of two. Just put down two and you will automatically receive the third one no charge!
I hope this answers your questions and Thank you for visiting our site.
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PEONY ORDER
I have just ordered some of your new peonies. They look absolutely stunning. I am wondering when they will be shipped ? And can you give more information about them ?
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These are both new peonies to Lilies in the Valley. They are listed as
3-5 eyes. Fortunately (for you) you are the first to order them and
as a result you get the first choice from the order. I will do my best to
pick you out the biggest and healthiest from the shipment! As soon as
the order comes in I will ship to you and I will e-mail you the day it goes into
the mail so you know when to expect it. Thank you for your order and
Happy Gardening!
Marlene Mischler
Lilies in the Valley
PS I expect the shipment early April
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PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE
What is a Phytosanitary Certificate and why do I need it?
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The certificate is a document required by the US for all plant and plant products entering the states stating the goods are free of all pests and disease that could be transported over the border. Each product is inspected to the required code of the US Department of Agriculture.
To find out more visit the website:
www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/internat/phytoe.shtml.
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SHIPPING
I live in Kincardine Ontario and this might sound like a silly question..but are the lilies sent out in bulb form or plant form??
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Not silly at all! We send the lilies out in the mail in bulb form as soon as the stalks die down in the fall. They should be planted immediately to give them the best start for the spring.
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SHIPPING TIME
I just ordered some very beautiful lilies through your web site. I will be sending the cheque this afternoon. When can I expect the order?
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I received your order! Your order will be processed as soon as your cheque arrives and is cleared. You have picked out some beauties!
Delivery will start mid April Happy Gardening!
If you have any questions or problems please contact me.
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SHIPPING TIMES
When are the lilies available for shipping ?
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We can only ship in spring and fall while the bulbs are dormant. Lilies are available all summer at the farm in Muskoka if you are in the area. We have thousands of lilies and July is amazing! We have several tigers available this spring. You can place your order now and the bulbs will be shipped out When you need them in the spring. If you have a date that you need them by please put a comment on your order and I will do my best to get them to you on time. Thank you and I hope I can help you in the near future.
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SPRING SHIPPING
I was so impressed with your website when I happened upon it late last year that I wanted to order everything immediately! Having placed my first order on this freezing day in March, do you have a rough idea of when"spring shipping" might happen? Late April? Mid May?
Marilyn
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Depending on the type of lily you ordered, the bulbs will begin going out April 20 and should at the latest arrive May 24. Good luck with your gardening. If you have any concerns please feel free to contact me.
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TISSUE CULTURE
What is a tissue culture daylily?
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What is a tissue culture daylily?
Tissue culturing is a method used to mass produce plants. Plants are developed by taking cells
from a mother plant and growing them in a test tube. It is a faster and inexpensive way of
growing a large number of plants in a shorter period of time. There has been concern about
tissue cloning such as variants and possibility of features of the species such as reblooming,
disappearing.
It is impossible to tell a tissue cultured plant from a division or seed grown plant. The biggest
difference is the price. A newly hybridized daylily may cost over $100.00 from the grower where
As that same daylily in a tissue culture may be $20.00
Many of the problems associated with daylilies such as poor flower colour or lack of picotee can be caused by environmental conditions. Temperature and light are key to optimal flowering.
Unfortunately human error is often the source of the problem. Through the chain of hands that pass the plant from the grower to the purchaser, there are many opportunities to mix up a dormant daylily.
Often the pictures supplied by the manufacturer are distorted or completely off the mark.
Daylilies also require several years to grow to maturity. During the first years the blooms may
Be smaller or not a true colour, but may change as it ages.
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ZONE 2B
I am thinking about ordering some of your Lillies, however I am living in Zone 2B: Winnipeg, Manitoba. What CAN'T I purchase????
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Most lilies are rated to zone 2. I would avoid trumpets, however. They are a bit sensitive. If you like the large trumpet effect, however, you might try the LA Hybrids. They are more hardy and just as beautiful! Hope this helps.
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ZONES
Hi - I was told that lilies bloom in January, but your website only has them categorized as blooming from summer on. Was I lied to?
A girl in Dallas, Texas.
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Lilies in the Valley is located in northern Ontario, Canada. We are in zone 3 and its about -20 to -30 in January. Lilies start blooming here in mid June and the final varieties bloom in August and September. Hope this clears up your question.
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