Orange Lilly ?

Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:40 am

Hi just wondering if any one could help ? I have a ornage lilly in a container outside & was wondering the best way to dehead the flowers when faded ?

Do I take the stem as well ?

Unsure appreciate any help

Thx

Wed Jun 21, 2006 6:23 pm

Well I'm not sure of the form of your lily as the wild varieties are so small that all you have to do is pluck the flowers off, however the standard lilies sold at nurseries are large enough to remove the stem and flower with a pair of scissors or pruners.

Thu Jun 22, 2006 2:51 pm

Hi & thankyou........

yes it was bought from a nursery & the flowers are large.....

Appreciate your help