Mixed success with lilies

I have had great luck with Martagon lilies from the start; but much more limited results with the other lilies I've planted. I planted a group of 'Fusion' lilies in with my Maidenhair ferns, picturing them blooming above all that lacy green foliage. Turns out that was too much shade and competition. I managed to find and dig out a couple of the bulbs and moved them to a much sunnier spot. Voila! Now I just have to try to find some more of the hidden bulbs. 

This is my first try at growing Lilium canadense and I am thrilled with the results. 

They are the sweetest and most fragile looking of all the different lilies I've tried. 

The yellow ones got knocked over in a storm. I'm going to try to get a few more orange and some of the deep red ones next. 

I planted 5 bulbs of the American native Turk's cap flower, Lilium superbum, a few years ago with mixed results. 

The squirrels dug out 3 of the bulbs and transplanted them in my neighbor's yard, where they grew better and bloomed earlier than the ones left in my garden. 

Last fall I planted a few more but nothing appeared this year but the original two stems. Can't decide if I should try again or quit while I'm ahead. 

I've heard this is a difficult one to grow and I have to agree. 

Comments

[Barbara H.]

How nice of the squirrels to share your bulbs with the neighbors! These are all beautiful, Linda.

[Kris P]

Finding the right spot for desirable plants is one of my biggest challenges too. Unfortunately, the best spots for many in my case are probably in another state...Your lilies add incredible grace and beauty to your garden and are worth a bit of fussing.

[danger garden]

The squirrels replanted your bulbs in the neighbor's yard? The nerve. I hope your neighbor appreciates their thieving ways.