Hello, I'm located in Northern California and this is my first year growing oriental lilies in pots. They are all blooming right now, and from my research online, I'm suppose to "winter" them after the blooms fall off. If I just want to leave them in their pots outside (since it's not very cold here), but what does "wintering" them really mean? I've seen comments to not let the bulbs dry out, does this mean still water the bulbs in their pots during winter? Or do I stop watering altogether? Do I cover the pots or can I just leave them outside? What months/seasons should I be doing this?
Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help!!
Hello, I'm located in Northern California and this is my first year growing oriental lilies in pots. They are all blooming right now, and from my research online, I'm suppose to "winter" them after the blooms fall off. If I just want to leave them in their pots outside (since it's not very cold here), but what does "wintering" them really mean? I've seen comments to not let the bulbs dry out, does this mean still water the bulbs in their pots during winter? Or do I stop watering altogether? Do I cover the pots or can I just leave them outside? What months/seasons should I be doing this?
Your advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your help!!