tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post7128109017445498990..comments2024-02-18T01:15:28.675-06:00Comments on Garden Fancy: Surprise!Garden Fancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-6283640577814267422023-03-07T08:55:42.466-06:002023-03-07T08:55:42.466-06:00Thank you so much for this detailed post! I now kn...Thank you so much for this detailed post! I now know what I have in my yard. I can't wait for the flowers! Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00145135584184797464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-15299390926571029152014-09-23T12:43:42.312-05:002014-09-23T12:43:42.312-05:00I think they might be fragrant (according to onlin...I think they might be fragrant (according to online articles they are), although I've never actually noticed their smell myself (maybe I just don't get close enough to them?). I mostly admire their form and color, as well as their quick appearance. :-)Garden Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-26751671391600912282014-09-23T06:51:42.309-05:002014-09-23T06:51:42.309-05:00How interesting, thank for the information! I love...How interesting, thank for the information! I love lilies for their smell, is this one also fragrant?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-26816519941893220942014-08-18T15:55:43.127-05:002014-08-18T15:55:43.127-05:00Thanks for visiting, Pam. I hope you find your sur...Thanks for visiting, Pam. I hope you find your surprise lilies, or are able to get more from your friend. Luckily, they do multiply, so she likely has more! Good luck! -BethGarden Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-929895753511113512014-08-18T05:26:17.602-05:002014-08-18T05:26:17.602-05:00Such a beautiful surprise, Beth! My friend gave me...Such a beautiful surprise, Beth! My friend gave me some but I think I planted them in the wrong place, among tall, aggressive plants. If they came up they are hidden in the obedience foliage. I wonder if my friend has more to spare ... P. x Pam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-61436535068623852802014-08-17T23:49:05.946-05:002014-08-17T23:49:05.946-05:00Thanks for visiting my blog too, Sonia! I'm so...Thanks for visiting my blog too, Sonia! I'm so glad you will follow, and I'm looking forward to reading your posts as well. Take care, -Beth.Garden Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-45409624433953276782014-08-17T20:23:06.971-05:002014-08-17T20:23:06.971-05:00Oh how beautiful...I'm going to have to try so...Oh how beautiful...I'm going to have to try some of them in my garden! Love your blog and I'm your newest follower! Thanks for your sweet visit!<br />Miss BloomersSoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13585443830973275421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-30202451456127615852014-08-17T12:40:19.387-05:002014-08-17T12:40:19.387-05:00Donna, how disappointing! Could it be that they we...Donna, how disappointing! Could it be that they were planted in an area that is too wet during the summer? They tend to rot in wet places and need at least somewhat well-draining soil (although I have clay soil). I moved some from my front border to a spot next to my garage, right on the drip line from the garage roof, and those ones never flowered and then disappeared after a year. If you want to try them again, perhaps choose a spot with good drainage? Thanks for reading, and good luck! -BethGarden Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-8722285687050777642014-08-17T12:30:10.735-05:002014-08-17T12:30:10.735-05:00Thanks for reading, Nettie. I wish you good luck i...Thanks for reading, Nettie. I wish you good luck in growing them! -BethGarden Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-20720248440782450072014-08-17T11:38:53.030-05:002014-08-17T11:38:53.030-05:00I love these lilies but they only bloomed once for...I love these lilies but they only bloomed once for me.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13420133886162844400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-70960466273730639462014-08-17T10:48:26.855-05:002014-08-17T10:48:26.855-05:00I've never heard of them either, but I will be...I've never heard of them either, but I will be looking for them now .... they are gorgeous!Nettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904692390744088675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-59187931498759285022014-08-17T10:47:49.717-05:002014-08-17T10:47:49.717-05:00Hi Janneke, Thanks for reading! I don't know w...Hi Janneke, Thanks for reading! I don't know why surprise lilies wouldn't grow in the Netherlands. They seem to be sold by Netherlands bulb companies and are hardy from Zone 5-9 (down to -20F/-29C), and Netherlands are Zone 7 or 8. They need somewhat well-draining soil, but I have mostly clay here and they do well anyway, so they must not be too picky on that account. Good luck finding some bulbs! Thanks again for visiting. -BethGarden Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-73647661037665339192014-08-17T07:06:09.450-05:002014-08-17T07:06:09.450-05:00Never heard of surprise lilies over here, but very...Never heard of surprise lilies over here, but very interesting and beautiful flowers. I have made a note of their Latin name Lycoris squamigera, so I can find out if we can grow them too.Janneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-80364643086346209282014-08-16T21:02:41.991-05:002014-08-16T21:02:41.991-05:00Thanks, Beth! I'm glad your surprise lilies ar...Thanks, Beth! I'm glad your surprise lilies are finally blooming for you. And I'm glad you liked my little tale of my forgetfulness and surprise. Hope you are well too. Thanks for visiting! -BethGarden Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5499733980063503352.post-71774130573239726702014-08-16T20:25:43.770-05:002014-08-16T20:25:43.770-05:00They are beautiful, and I enjoy your visual story....They are beautiful, and I enjoy your visual story. Our surprise lilies are doing awesome this year. We had a few years where only foliage appeared, then last year there were a few blooms, and this year, abundant blooms. They are indeed gorgeous flowers! Hope all is well with you. Take care, BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792341123595520130noreply@blogger.com