Lilies - How they grow
Lilies never stop growing. Even in winter the bulb is busy forming the new stem in its very heart. Here is a record of one season in the lily growing world.
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Early December Summer is here! Lilies are beginning to bloom in earnest now. Lots of Lily species, have already produced their beautiful flowers and many Asiatic type lilies are beginning their show. |
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Martagons are gorgeous this time of year. This clump can be seen in the beautiful gardens of Mona Vale in Christchurch. |
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Deformed! During the month of November, late frosts at crucial times in lilies' growth, has caused deformities in the developing buds. Here this floret has opened showing a distortion of petals, and no stigma or anthers. It is in effect sterile. Some buds have not even developed to this stage as can be seen in this picture. This lily is 'Rosepoint Lace' and was very beautiful last year. Better luck next year! |
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