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Storing Oriental Lily bulbs

chrisjdrew86chrisjdrew86 Posts: 2
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I received some Lily bulbs free with some other plants I bought, and I'd like to know how is the best way to store them until I plant them in autumn

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  • BobTheGardenerBobTheGardener Posts: 11,384

    Plant them now is the best advice I can give.  However you store bulbs, they deteriorate when not in the soil.  Plant in pots if the area you want them in isn't ready yet.

    A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090

    Plant them now, in pots if your garden is not very sheltered.  They may well grow and produce flowers before autumn is over and they will be safe from dehydration and deterioration.

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  • chrisjdrew86chrisjdrew86 Posts: 2

    Thanks for the advice, much appreciated

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