Helps when the images show up at the right time too!
I'd probably trust your judgement and advice most of the time anyway, regardless of the absence of photos
I was just wondering if @jackhajbq_V3ZLYF's conditions will be very different too, as they're based in New York, or thereabouts. I'm assuming that's what the NY means. Don't know how much of a difference it would make though in terms of ongoing cultivation.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
It's certainly the most likely scenario @Dovefromabove. I just find it odd that they're apparently viable on those dead stems, but growing conditions vary so much all over the place, which is why I wondered how different the OP's might be from over here
I don't ever get them [bulbils] to that stage so it's also difficult to know the process, but everything else about them certainly looks like a lily. Lily seeds form from the spent flower.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks for all your continued investigation! I'm based out of New York City.
I did grow lilies in the same area last year, kinda forgot about that. Made the assumption since it's a tall stalk that it must have been one of my Dahlias.
I think there's a strong possibility based on everyone's feedback that it is in fact a lily. My only question now is, can it grow successfully this coming season or should I just uproot it.
Thanks again for all your help, let me know if more or different pictures would be useful.
I think there's a new green shoot there @jackhajbq_V3ZLYF - in your pic, just slightly down, and to the left of the stalk, which I mentioned earlier. Have a look and see what you think The bulb itself will produce new shoots for flowering, so I don't think you need to worry too much. You can take some photos in a few weeks when there's more growth showing. It's easy to forget what you've planted - I often look at something coming through and think 'What is that? Did I plant it? ' Once the growth gets properly underway, I usually remember, and vow to label it
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I'd probably trust your judgement and advice most of the time anyway, regardless of the absence of photos
I was just wondering if @jackhajbq_V3ZLYF's conditions will be very different too, as they're based in New York, or thereabouts. I'm assuming that's what the NY means. Don't know how much of a difference it would make though in terms of ongoing cultivation.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Perhaps @jackhajbq_V3ZLYF can give us some more info when he has time
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
… look at the photo on here. https://www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-lilies-from-bulbils/
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I don't ever get them [bulbils] to that stage so it's also difficult to know the process, but everything else about them certainly looks like a lily.
Lily seeds form from the spent flower.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Thanks for all your continued investigation! I'm based out of New York City.
I did grow lilies in the same area last year, kinda forgot about that. Made the assumption since it's a tall stalk that it must have been one of my Dahlias.
I think there's a strong possibility based on everyone's feedback that it is in fact a lily. My only question now is, can it grow successfully this coming season or should I just uproot it.
Thanks again for all your help, let me know if more or different pictures would be useful.
The bulb itself will produce new shoots for flowering, so I don't think you need to worry too much. You can take some photos in a few weeks when there's more growth showing.
It's easy to forget what you've planted - I often look at something coming through and think 'What is that? Did I plant it? ' Once the growth gets properly underway, I usually remember, and vow to label it
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...