{"title":"Spider Lilies\/Surprise Lilies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use red spider lilies in the garden\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Like all flower bulbs, red spider lily blooms are seasonal – they come and they go sometime in late September\/October. After they bloom on their naked stalks (no foliage with the bloom), the foliage then emerges later in the fall and grows through April\/May of the next year.  You can’t cut the foliage and expect healthy perennial bulbs to grow. Therefore, if you must leave the foliage all winter long, and you want a blooming year-round garden, you need to mix in other perennials and flower bulbs to carry you through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther perennials to use with red spider lilies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: I prefer to use some of the best blooming, toughest perennials to mix into our garden. If at my home I don’t use the best perennials, we will either kill them because they are not watered while we’re out of town, the kids will walk over them or pick them when they are about to bloom, etc. etc. So, I prefer to use any one of the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalvias: There are many Salvia species that exist. You could choose the large fall blooming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalvia leucantha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an heirloom selection like Salvia ‘Henry Duelberg’, or a modern selection like Salvia x ‘Big Blue.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLantanas: the old orange and white selection is great, but also try Lantana ‘Gem Compact Pink Opal’ or some of the trailing lavender or purple varieties.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlumbago: comes in a beautiful blue or white, although the white seems to be a little harder to keep alive. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhlox: one of the best summer phlox that takes over in the hottest part of July is the Phlox ‘John Fanick.’  I can think of few better ways to cover dormant red spider lilies than with this amazing phlox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Annuals to use with red spider lilies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There are many summer perennials (and annuals for that matter) that can cover your dormant red spider lily bulbs while they rest under the ground, so I am going to focus on cool season or winter annuals. The idea with cool season annuals, is to find a companion plant that brings color to your garden when the bulbs are not in bloom. Personally, I prefer perennials due to budget and time reasons, but I am not opposed to going all in with annuals some years or for special events (like when we hosted a wedding shower one fall):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlyssum: ‘White Stream’ is a popular selection. It is a cool weather selection that would last in spite of our hot summers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnapdragons: play around with many of the colors new varieties offer!  They are just annuals, so have fun experimenting with varieties such as ‘Snapshot Pink’ or ‘Speedy Sonnet Yellow.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePansies: I’ll throw Viola (Johnny Jump Up) into the mix as well. They pack a lot of color into a small space, and can carry the garden from fall through spring if there aren’t any hard freezes. They come in yellows, pinks, blues, purples, and more. Matrix is a popular selection of pansy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCyclamen: the red and whites of cyclamen can be stunning. They are very popular in Houston and other climates that don’t normally experience hard freezes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/narcissus-wintersun\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003ePaperwhites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: I’ve included paperwhites along with the other annuals, because although they can be used as perennials in certain circumstances, in this circumstance you will want to remove them after they bloom. The answer to adding flowers to hide foliage is not MORE foliage for months after they bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther bulbs to use with red spider lilies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e There is an assortment of other perennial flower bulbs that go well with spider lilies. These are bulbs that will bloom during other seasons. Other Narcissus which bloom from January to March, as well as bulbs such as white iris, snowflakes, and rain lilies which carry the bulbs from winter through early spring. Other rain lilies, crinums, and Hymenocallis can then carry the bulb section of your garden through summer, and generally pair well with the other perennials.  Bulb selections include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eJanuary:\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/narcissus-tazetta-italicus\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e Narcissus ‘Italicus’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a reliable January blooming Narcissus that has small yellow cups with star white petals. Slightly sweeter than its paperwhite (Narcissus papyraceous) cousin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFebruary:\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/narcissus-x-jonquilla-jonquil\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e Jonquils\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/narcissus-x-odorus-campernelle\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003ecampernelles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e: yellow and golden orange selections that bloom in late February.  Listing their qualities, including fragrance and bloom time, would require a book! Scientifically known as Narcissus jonquilla “jonquil” and Narcissus x odorus “campernelle”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarch: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/white-cemetery-iris-iris-albicans\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eCemetery white iris (Iris x albicans)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a great iris that is a reliable bloomer yet doesn’t take over the garden. Called “cemetery white” because it doesn’t require much water by going dormant in the summer and is seen in many older, unirrigated, cemeteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril: Amaryllis and gladiolus. Many amaryllis used for forcing and blooms around Christmas turn into great April\/May blooming garden varieties in warm areas along the Gulf Coast States, but \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/hardy-amaryllis-bulb-hippeastrum-x-johnsonii\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ehardy amaryllis (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHippeastrum x johnsonii)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e really spans a large geographic area as a great garden variety amaryllis. The same is true of the April blooming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/gladiolus-byzantinus-byzantine-gladiolus\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eByzantine gladiolus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a striking purple\/magenta garden variety of gladiolus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMay: Rain lilies such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/habranthus-robustus-pink-rain-lily\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eHabranthus robustus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/zephyranthes-grandiflora-pink-rain-lily\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eZephyranthes grandiflora\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e start to steal the show this time of year.  Plant in borders or up front in the garden, as the rest of your more aggressive perennials and large summer bulbs are becoming large and in charge! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune: Crinums. Just google them, or visit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003ewww.southernbulbs.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to see our many selections. June bloomers include \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search.php?search_query=Mrs.%20James%20Hendry\u0026amp;section=product\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eCrinum ‘Mrs. James Hendry’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search.php?search_query=Ellen%20Bosanquet\u0026amp;section=product\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eCrinum ‘Ellen Bosanquet.’ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They mix well with the previously mentioned perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuly: Canna and more crinums. Other crinum selections will continue to bloom over the summer, but don’t forget about the sometimes-overlooked Canna! If you haven’t looked at Canna selections in a while, there are some real stunners, but don’t be afraid of the old traditional orange canna that is so sturdy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust: Known as the white spider lily \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search.php?search_query=Tropical%20Giant\u0026amp;section=product\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e(Hymenocallis ‘Tropical Giant’)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e it is not actually in the same genus as our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/red-spider-lily-lycoris-radiada-southern-heirloom-triploid\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003ered spider lily (Lycoris radiata)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/red-spider-lily-lycoris-radiada-southern-heirloom-triploid\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e It is a summer growing\/summer blooming larger plant with attractive glossy green foliage and white spidery blooms – a great summer time companion to the red spider lily\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeptember: Work in another fall bloomer called the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/oxblood-lily\/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eschoolhouse lily (Rhodophiala bifida)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e also known as the oxblood lily! It can be a way to extend the season of fall blooming color, and you can use the same perennials and annual companion plants to work in the winter foliage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOctober: This is when your red spider lilies will still be blooming, so enjoy!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-112d02c7-7fff-c938-f458-e13ef4a1f02f\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNovember and December: Use this time after your red spider lilies have bloomed and their foliage is starting to come up, to weed and plant around them. This is the perfect time to plant December blooming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/search.php?search_query=paperwhites\u0026amp;section=product\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003epaperwhites\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or work annuals into the garden for the following months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemember, plant now! The number one reason why bulbs don’t survive is that people forget to plant them!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8xcTx7AhMyE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"oxblood-lily-or-schoolhouse-lily","title":"Oxblood Lily or \"Schoolhouse Lily\" - 1 - 5\" pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOne summer morning, the family group text string began dinging notifications with pictures of nephews and nieces starting school! It seemed so early, but then I realized September was only a few weeks away, and that meant it was almost time for the schoolhouse lilies to bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAlso known as the \"oxblood lily,\" these hardy plants make yearly appearances in older neighborhoods and abandoned homesites across Central Texas. This bulb is sometimes called the \"schoolhouse\" lily because it blooms near the beginning of the school year, which used to begin later in the year. Seemingly out of nowhere, a good late summer rain will cause these flower bulbs to pop up their blooms and display a deep red vivid show of flowers on naked stalks. This occurs just as summer is coming to an end and early fall is beginning. Grassy lawns with no irrigation and empty lots are a crispy brown due to the lack of rain we often experience in late summer. One soaking rain can trigger the bloom, and the vermillion red against the dried grass makes for a striking display!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThese bulbs are historic and were passed from one Texas gardener to another starting in the late 1800s and continuing through the 20th century. Even today, they are a favorite pass along plant. The Oxblood lily flower bulbs are guaranteed to bring a touch of charm to any garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"schoolhouse-lily-oxblood-artwork-600-x-400.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/schoolhouse-lily-oxblood-artwork-600-x-400.jpeg\" alt=\"schoolhouse-lily-oxblood-artwork-600-x-400.jpeg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe tough little harbinger of fall.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eOriginally a native of Argentina, these naturalized bulbs were introduced to Texas by a German botanist and were heavily passed among German and Czech settlers. Botanically they are known as \u003cem\u003eRhodophiala bifida\u003c\/em\u003e, and the common \"oxblood\" name refers to the vermilion-red, amaryllis-like flowers that they produce. They bloom in full sun, but the flower blooms hold up best when they can bloom in partial shade away from the occasional 100 degree sun. They grow their foliage after the bloom, during the winter, and they really need at least 6 hours of winter sunlight a day. In other words, that shady spot where they bloom in late summer can be under a deciduous tree (the kind that lose their leaves in the winter) which will in turn allow them to grow quite healthy with full sun in the winter. You can leave oxblood lilies undivided for years, and they will come back and bloom more prolifically each year They bloom around September and their foliage remains green all winter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"close-up-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-bulb-and-flower-600-x-666.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/close-up-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-bulb-and-flower-600-x-666.jpg\" alt=\"close-up-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-bulb-and-flower-600-x-666.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"666\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore about the \"Schoolhouse lily\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"school-house-lily-under-trees.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/school-house-lily-under-trees.jpg\" alt=\"school-house-lily-under-trees.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape and Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: The schoolhouse lily will grow to about 10-16 inches tall. These breathtaking beauties actually flourish in the August\/September heat and humidity in the southern United States. They are extremely adaptable to a wide range of soils. They can even thrive in heavy clay, but as with most bulbs, do not try growing oxblood lilies in boggy soils. They like to be drier during the summer months when they are dormant. Because of how well they do in a variety of soil, the lilies look amazing in rock gardens or stretched out along pathways. They make dramatic displays when they are clumped focal points.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e As a good \"rule of thumb\" for the dry bulbs, plant at a depth about three times the height of the bulb itself. This can be confusing with their sometimes long neck, and if the neck is very long, simply have a small portion of the top of the neck above the soil, or plant your bulb sideways. It will eventually turn itself up and the blooms will hardly be affected the first year, and not at all in future years. If you water them 2-3 times a week for a couple of weeks after planting, that will help them adjust to their new home. In the future, the roots will actually pull the bulb down in the soil to help protect it in the cool soil below so when you are ready to divide or share your bulbs be sure to dig down deeper than you think you should. Plant your flowers with 2-3 bulbs per clump for a more natural-looking display. They will multiply quickly from offsets and established large clumps of bulbs are valued for their strength and endurance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Bulb Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: There are so many things that we can talk about with these impressive red flowers it is hard to know where to start. \u003cstrong\u003eAnimals: \u003c\/strong\u003eHummingbirds and bees adore this bloom. We aren't really sure which plays a bigger role in the attraction, whether it is the deep red color or the fact that there are fewer blooming options this time of year.  \u003cstrong\u003eUnique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Outside of Central Texas you really don't see the oxblood lilies very often. There are no doubt anthropologic stories to be discovered by the presence of the bulb, and hopefully this can be explored more in the future.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow They Bloom\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e Now is a great time to plant oxblood lilies. They can have a full year in the ground before they are expected to bloom. However, you should see foliage in January-April, even if you don't have a first year bloom. Be sure not to cut the foliage, so that the bulb can take in nutrients all throughout its growth cycle. Oxbloods act very similarly to \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/spider-lilies-surprise-lilies\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ered and yellow spider lilies\u003c\/a\u003e. They bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. This contrasts to most flowers that produce their blooms after you have watched the greenery grow first. These lilies are dormant in the summer. Then the flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer and early fall rains. After the flowers die back, the bulb sends up strappy, bright green foliage to take it through the winter and give you some lovely greenery to compliment your spring blooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-group-of-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-group-of-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"-oxblood-schoolhouse-lily-group-of-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms Themselves\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Each schoolhouse lily bulb can bloom for 1-2 weeks with stalks that produce 5-6 flowers. Since all bulbs do not produce at the same time, you can often have blooms for around 3 weeks. Each bloom is only open for 2-3 days in the bright summer sun, but they will last longer with cloudy days or if they are blooming in the shade. Some gardeners criticize this shorter bloom time, but many over look this objection due to the vibrancy of the blooms and remembrances of some years when they stay in full color for a few weeks. ​​The blooms themselves look very similar to the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/hardy-amaryllis-bulb-hippeastrum-x-johnsonii\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHardy Amaryllis\u003c\/a\u003e which blooms in the spring. The schoolhouse lilies are not in the same genus as the amaryllis but they have a similar trumpet shape that reminds gardeners of them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Because of the green foliage through the winter, you have so many things that you can plant with your schoolhouse lilies with to really highlight their non-blooming season. Consider planting with the \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/spider-lilies-surprise-lilies\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ered and yellow spider lilies \u003c\/a\u003ewhich also give you even more greenery during the winter months. They can be planted with narcissus and daffodils so that the additional greenery compliments the daffodil blooms in the spring. You might also consider catmint, bronze fennel, clover fern, or several other plants that the oxblood lily would look great blooming next to in September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Remember you're planting a story, and these bulbs are for a lifetime!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" title=\"-oxblood-schoolhouse-lilies-multiple-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/oxblood-schoolhouse-lilies-multiple-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"-oxblood-schoolhouse-lilies-multiple-blooms-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhat does “in the green” mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIn the summer and fall, we ship dry bulbs that many consumers are familiar with. However, in the spring we ship some flower bulbs with their foliage still on them because the bulbs are growing and have bloomed or are preparing to bloom. Do not be concerned if the foliage is yellow when you receive the bulbs. That is normal. When the customer receives them, the foliage is in the process of drying down naturally. Plant the bulbs, with foliage and all in the ground and let the foliage turn brown and die back naturally.   Another option is to not plant the flower bulbs and store the bulbs with the foliage in a cool, dark, and well ventilated spot, and most importantly let the foliage die down naturally. In other words, DON'T cut the foliage of bulbs when you receive them in the green. The browning and dying back of the foliage is the natural process of the bulb sending food and energy from the leaves down into the bulbs for their summer dormancy. There are pros and cons to buying bulbs \"in the green\" in the spring as opposed to dry in the fall. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePROS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulb is larger, healthy and producing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulbs are more likely to bloom the first year \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulbs didn't endure a drying period so they will produce stronger blooms and foliage the very next year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulbs will adjust to their new home quicker and therefore multiply more quickly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou can see exactly where you have planted these bulbs and others\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou know exactly how deep to plant them because they are marked! You plant them where the white area on the neck is below the soil.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCONS: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThey are fresh so you must be more careful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThey need to be planted immediately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe bulbs are larger so they weigh more which makes shipping cost more\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cobject width=\"425\" height=\"350\" data=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/fYEUNb7_43Q\" type=\"application\/x-shockwave-flash\"\u003e\u003cparam name=\"src\" value=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/fYEUNb7_43Q\"\u003e\u003c\/object\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088989122611,"sku":"SB03382","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Oxblood_252520Lilies__39921.1712085541.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635431"},{"product_id":"hymenocallis-tropical-giant","title":"Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant' (Small\/Starter) - 1 bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHymenocallis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Tropical Giant' \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tropical-giant-as-border-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tropical-giant-as-border-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"tropical-giant-as-border-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAround our company, we often just call this bulb, the \"Tropical Giant.\" It is often called a \"white spider lily\" because of the white spidery blooms that it produces; however, this is not related to the red spider lily at all. This bulb is in the Hymenocallis family and is a summer-producing bulb. The foliage looks nice throughout the summer, making it a favorite accent plant used by landscapers in public gardens (i.e. take a walk along the River Walk in San Antonio and you'll see plenty of them a short distance from the Alamo).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"tropical-giant-at-a-distance-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/tropical-giant-at-a-distance-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"tropical-giant-at-a-distance-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture is such an important part of your garden. We love color in our gardens, and that is what seems to draw our attention first, but it is the texture in the garden that provides the canvas and form for your garden. The \"Topical Giant' is one of our favorites for providing texture to your garden, especially in the 100+ degree temperatures of late summer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"hymenocallisworkman-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/hymenocallisworkman-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"hymenocallisworkman-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The foliage of the \"Topical Giant\" is amazing! The dark green foliage reaches up to 3-4 feet tall and is long and strong which continues to stand up in the summer heat. The foliage doesn't wilt during the hot summer months in 100+ degree temperatures with the full sun beating down on it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"hymenocallis-topical-giant-white-spider-lily-close-up-600-x-900.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/hymenocallis-topical-giant-white-spider-lily-close-up-600-x-900.jpg\" alt=\"hymenocallis-topical-giant-white-spider-lily-close-up-600-x-900.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"Tropical Giant\" looks like a great plant and then suddenly in mid-July little puffs of white burst forth all over the plant. The white spidery blooms seem to sit on top of the foliage as if waiting for a strong wind to blow them off.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDependable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \"Tropical Giants\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thrive in zones 8-10. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAs one of the most cold hardy varieties for this semi-tropical plant, they are known for multiplying quickly and surviving freezing temperatures. On the other hand, I've seen them on the Yucatan Peninsula and across Belize where they grow with reckless abandon and never go dormant.  In our Zone 8, where we recently reached 3 degrees F., a little mulch is always a good idea.  The foliage will die back with the first frost, but the bulbs are fine. This is a great opportunity to clean around the beds, cut back your other perennials, and plant plenty of daffodils, snowflakes, and other spring blooming bulbs that will carry your garden through the winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"planting-depth-600-x-800.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/planting-depth-600-x-800.jpg\" alt=\"planting-depth-600-x-800.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"798\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Allow the very tip of the bulb to be visible above the dirt. Plant in well-drained soil where the bulb will receive 8+ hours of sun a day. It can absolutely be planted where it will receive full sun! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe lush foliage in the summer time is a great home for anoles, some of our favorite lizard friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lyxi4N1oDpU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990629939,"sku":"SB0128","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/hymeno__62345.1681912785.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635432"},{"product_id":"naked-lady-lycoris-squamigera","title":"Naked Lady (Lycoris squamigera) - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eCall these Naked Ladies, Surprise Lilies, Magic Lilies, or Resurrection Lilies. You will be shocked in August when these large trumpet blooms open for you. My original stock came from an old turn-of-the-century home in Northeast Louisiana. The home was being renovated, but the bulbs were thriving in the yard. These pink\/lilac-colored blooms deserve a place in every garden in zones 5b-8a.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"bunch-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bunch-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"bunch-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eScott Ogden in his book Garden Bulbs for the South says of the Lycoris squamigera \"Naked Lady\" that one \"rarely finds a more beautiful flower possessed of such an undemanding disposition. It's nearly ideal for gardens in the middle and upper South, and even into the cold climates of the Midwest.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"single-bloom-lycoris-squamigera-pink-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/single-bloom-lycoris-squamigera-pink-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"single-bloom-lycoris-squamigera-pink-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"441\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cem\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e \"Naked Lady\" bulbs bloom differently than most flowers. Now is a perfect time to plant these bulbs. These bulbs need 2-3 years after they are planted before presenting blooms. Your bulbs are developing a strong root system right now to support future foliage and eventually blooms. You might see the foliage this February-April, but don't be concerned if you don't. Most people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. These bulbs are dormant in the summer. After 2-3 years, the flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer and early fall rains. One day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! This bulb acts very similarly to red spider lilies, yellow spider lilies, and schoolhouse lilies. Simply put, they bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-yard-full-in-front-of-house.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-yard-full-in-front-of-house.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-yard-full-in-front-of-house.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Let's talk foliage for a moment. The \"Naked Lady\" foliage is flat, wide and stout. It will shoot up like a fountain. The foliage will look great by itself in the spring or with mixed in with spring blooms. We know that we all want to see the beautiful unusual blooms in the late summer, but the foliage is very important. The foliage is what allows the bulb to grow and multiply. Many people get very concerned if they don't see the bloom the first year that they plant it and believe that maybe the bulb isn't any good. \u003cstrong\u003eA good rule for perennial bulbs....if the bulb is firm when you plant it, it is healthy and will eventually come up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is what you watch for since the bulbs aren't going to bloom for 2-3 years. The foliage will grow during the winter months so be sure to plant the bulbs where they will receive at least 6+ hours of winter sun. Even if the foliage gets hit by a winter cold snap, it will have taken in nutrients for months! Always allow the foliage to die down naturally and don't cut it off. If you cut it, you are killing the bulb. Once the foliage is completely dead which is usually around the beginning of May, this area can be mowed. The foliage is untidy when dying back so consider planting it in a \"natural\" area or plant with other bulbs that will produce lovely foliage to help cover it up. Remember, it takes a lot of energy for the bulb to push that bloom up out of the ground and open wide. The more time the bulbs can take in nutrients, the more energy they will have for that fall bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eJust a thought...if it looks like you are going to have a cold snap and want to protect your foliage, you might consider covering it with a bucket and then removing the bucket once the daytime temperatures warm up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-bloom-size-600.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-bloom-size-600.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-bloom-size-600.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYou will need patience with this bloom, but it is worth the wait. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are prone to skip their first 2-3 years,\u003cspan\u003e but the show it produces in late summer is spectacular. Each bulb sends up a stem that holds several blooms. The flowers are pale pink to almost lilac. The light color and slightly reflexed petals give the blooms a romantic but traditional look. \u003c\/span\u003eHowever, once established in your garden they are there for a lifetime! \u003cspan\u003eThey usually bloom in late July - early August. These blooms need water to bloom. They respond to the late summer rains well, but if there is a hard drought, be sure to begin watering the area around the beginning of July to help the bulbs have enough energy to bloom. A naked stalk will rise quickly and a few days later lilac\/light pink blooms will appear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important thing about landscaping with Lycoris is the sun. They need at least 6+hours of WINTER sun. That means about 6-8 hours of sunlight during the winter months - they do great with full winter sun. If you look at the photo above, you will see that they are in the shade of the trees. You can be sure that most, if not all, of those trees, will lose their leaves in the winter when the greenery needs sunlight. Lycoris put on their foliage during the winter (February - April) and that is when it takes in the nutrients it needs to produce the blooms in September. The winter foliage soaks up sun energy during winter as it prepares for summer dormancy. The foliage normally completely dies down around May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-in-garden-as-bunches.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-in-garden-as-bunches.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-in-garden-as-bunches.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Don't plant the bulb too deep. \u003cstrong\u003eYou are going to plant the bulb even with the top of the soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eYou can plant the bulbs close together (2-4 inches apart) to make the blooms look more natural or spread the bulbs out and allow 6-8 inches in between each bulb. The area will look sparse the first couple of years that the blooms come up, but the bulbs will multiply and fill in several years after that. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLycoris bulbs really do well in any type of soil except full clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrive in soil that has plenty of organic material mixed in but they do not require fertilizer. Newly planted bulbs would actually be harmed by exposure to fertilizer, so if you are going to apply nutrients, limit the application to established plants when the plants are producing their green leafy foliage during the winter. After planting the bulbs, water the soil thoroughly. Damp soil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis ok, as long as the bulbs are in a spot where they will receive plenty of winter sun and the foliage is allowed to die down naturally in the spring. Standing water is not good. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the summer season starts these bulbs will do best in soil that dries out a bit, as this facilitates its entry into the dormant stage when the leaves die back. This period is followed by its blooming season when it will reward daily watering with long-lasting blooms. Too much moisture in the soil will lead to the bulbs rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-cut-flowers-in-vase.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-cut-flowers-in-vase.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-cut-flowers-in-vase.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"899\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs to use with Lycoris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThere are an assortment of perennial flower bulbs that go well with Lycoris blooms. When the bloom appears in late July or August, it will look great with rain lilies. The foliage makes a great backdrop for spring bloomers like Narcissus Jonquils, campernelles, twin sisters, and snowflakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle;\" title=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-close-up-bouquet-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-close-up-bouquet-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-close-up-bouquet-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088990695475,"sku":"SB0111","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Lycoris_squamigera_Naked_Lady_bloom_600_x_382__18259.1711560301.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635427"},{"product_id":"hymenocallis-liriosme-native-texas-spider-lily","title":"Hymenocallis liriosme (native) - \"Texas Spider Lily\" - 1 Bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003c!-- mceItemMediaService_youtube:{\"id\":\"m0W22wqpfx8\",\"width\":440,\"height\":330} --\u003e\u003c!-- do not directly edit this HTML, it will be overwritten by the mediaservice plugin --\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"440\" height=\"330\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m0W22wqpfx8?fs=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c!-- \/mceItemMediaService --\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis native lily is also known as the \"Texas Spider Lily.\" Every April, these spidery white blooms begin to appear in wetland areas across Texas and the Southeastern United States.  They make large clumps and showy displays in settings that are often too hostile to other bulbs and plants. The flowers fade as we head into May, but the show is well worth it! They produce multiple softball-size blooms atop strong stalks amid dark green foliage. In pond areas, they look like islands of white color!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"native-tx-spider-lily-4-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/native-tx-spider-lily-4.jpg\" alt=\"native-tx-spider-lily-4-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe can start with a lot of things to say about the \"Texas Spider lily\", but let's just start with that it is one-of-a-kind and one of the only natives we readily grow and promote. As gardeners, we are always looking for something to make our garden beautiful yet connected to our environment as well. The \"Texas Spider lily\" offers a unique opportunity to satisfy both of those goals.  As a native though, we want to be very clear on something.  Natives like to be in specific conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes, we have this above, but we want your bulbs to be successful for you and this is extremely important! Please note that the native habitat for this bulb is an environment in which it is extremely wet in the spring, and dry in the summer. Some examples of this would be fields that have standing water in the spring but dry out in the summer, spillways from lakes or ponds that over flow in the spring but don't in the summer, stream banks that are high in the spring and low in the summer, bar ditches that collect water in the spring off the side of a road, etc.  The bulbs are smaller than what you would expect for the amount of blooms they eventually put out once they are mature.  We have them circling the farm ponds at the Southern Bulb Company farm. In August, these ponds are lower and dry around the banks...the bulbs love it, and bloom in standing water in April when the ponds are high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"20100410-0237.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/20100410-0237.jpg\" alt=\"20100410-0237.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: When the \"Texas Spider lily\" blooms, the white \"spiders\" sit on tall, narrow stems. The dark green stems usually stand about 2 feet tall, but they can grow up to 3 feet tall depending on the conditions. The blooms usually appear in April, and the white blooms cluster to create a softball-size clump. The \u003cem\u003eHymenocallis liriosme\u003c\/em\u003e is distinguished from other varieties by the yellow center deep in the bloom's center. The \"Texas Spider lily\" has a light sweet fragrance.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"native-tx-spider-lily-hymenocallis-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/native-tx-spider-lily-hymenocallis-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"native-tx-spider-lily-hymenocallis-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResilient\u003c\/strong\u003e: The \"Texas Spider lily\" is a hardy plant that can grow in zones 8-10. This bulb needs to be planted in an area that is extremely wet in the spring and dry in the summer. \u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Native flowers and bulbs can be hard to sometimes adapt to modern landscapes. Please note that the native habitat for this bulb is an environment in which it is extremely wet in the spring, and dry in the summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUses for this Bulb:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Some examples of this would be fields that have standing water in the spring but dry out in the summer, spillways from lakes or ponds that over flow in the spring but don't in the summer, stream banks that are high in the spring and low in the summer, bar ditches that collect water in the spring off the side of a road, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eUrban examples of use for this water loving flower include detention areas required for commercial construction, natural drainage areas that need native plants and aren't easily mowed, or areas that have clean water requirements and needs plants to help filter the water before it drains off site.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe bulbs are smaller than what you would expect for the amount of blooms they eventually put out once they are mature. We have them circling the farm ponds at the Southern Bulb Company farm. In August, these ponds are lower and dry around the banks...the bulbs love it, and bloom in standing water in April when the ponds are high.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"native-tx-spider-lily-hymenocallis-3-.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/native-tx-spider-lily-hymenocallis-3.jpg\" alt=\"native-tx-spider-lily-hymenocallis-3-.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative and History:\u003c\/strong\u003e This bulb is a native Texas bulb. It can endure the tough weather that Texas has to offer especially the hot dry summer in full sun. We have an early historical account of this bulb in the State of Texas. In the early to mid-1800's, explorer Jean Louis Berlandier, a Swiss-French botanist, charted the plants of Mexico, an area that included sections of present-day Texas. In his journal he describes a scene where his expedition party that hiked from San Antonio to Rusk, TX found itself surrounded by knee-high white lilies.  Many believe these flowers were the white spidery blooms of \u003cem\u003eHymenocallis liriosme\u003c\/em\u003e. Berlandier wrote of many interesting aspects of life in Texas in the mid 1850's, such as foot long fresh water prawns from the rivers taken to open markets in San Antonio in wooden wheel barrows. Alas, abundant foot long fresh water prawns in Texas rivers can no longer be found.  However, the botanical displays of these white spider lilies have persisted and can still be enjoyed today! Drive county roads in April, and you could find yourself in the middle of these spectacular beauties. We're excited to offer them to our customers!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"20100410-0239.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/20100410-0239.jpg\" alt=\"20100410-0239.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYou will receive small to medium bulbs in this special offer. The bulbs were harvested from our wet spring soil so be prepared for them to look this way. The best thing that you can do is to plant them as soon as possible in conditions similar to their native environment - somewhere wet right now that will be dry this summer. We know that this means digging in the mud, but you are doing this for the bulbs and for the beautiful stand that you will have in the future!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf we are sold out, contact our office to be put on a waiting list for the Texas Spider Lily! You can email us at info@southernbulbs.com or call us at 1-888-285-2486. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088993316915,"sku":"SB01891","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/SAW_01752_Sally-and-Andy_Wasowski__75058.1711142025.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635459"},{"product_id":"yellow-spider-lily-lycoris-aurea","title":"Yellow Spider Lily (Lycoris aurea) - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003e \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"group-of-lycoris-aurea-yellow-spider-lily-600-x-450.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/group-of-lycoris-aurea-yellow-spider-lily-600-x-450.jpg\" alt=\"group-of-lycoris-aurea-yellow-spider-lily-600-x-450.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe yellow spider lily or \"golden\" spider lily is a beauty that glows in the garden with a yellow-gold-like color.  They are often referred to as hurricane lilies because the soaking rains of a hurricane trigger their blooms to emerge about a week after the storm.  Softball-sized flowers stand atop sturdy 18-24'' stalks. This bulb is for warmer zones and climates (zones 8b-10), but it survives well in our Zone 8 garden by the house in Tyler, TX. In Houston, Mobile, Orlando, and other cities along the Gulf Coast of the United States, the fall bloom is spectacular. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"yellow-spider-lily-jpg-1-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/yellow-spider-lily-jpg-1-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"yellow-spider-lily-jpg-1-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: We know that many of you already know that spider lilies bloom differently than most flowers, but we want to put this here for our new customers. Now is a perfect time to plant spider lilies. Perennial bulbs often need 6-12 months in the ground before they bloom so you are giving the spider lilies that full year in the ground before they will pop up with a bloom on a naked stalk next September\/October. Yellow spider lilies usually take 1-2 years planted before presenting foliage or blooms. Your bulbs are developing a strong root system right now to support future foliage and eventually blooms. You might see the foliage this November - April, but don't be concerned if you don't.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMost people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. These lilies are dormant in the summer. The flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer and early fall rains. One day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! That is why they are called \"Surprise lilies\". Yellow spider lilies act very similarly to \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/red-spider-lily-lycoris-radiada-radiata-southern-heirloom-triploid\/\"\u003ered spider lilies\u003c\/a\u003e, schoolhouse lilies, and naked ladies. Simply put, they bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. I have spider lilies planted almost 2 years ago that have not yet produced blooms but have produced increasing foliage each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1217873374.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1217873374.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1217873374.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Let's talk foliage for a moment. We know that we all want to see the beautiful unusual blooms in the fall, but the foliage is very important. The foliage is what allows the bulb to grow and multiply. Many people get very concerned if they don't see the spider lily bloom the first year that they plant it and believe that maybe the bulb isn't any good. The foliage is what you watch for if you don't see your spider lily bloom, or even if you do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foliage of the yellow spider acts just like the red spider lily. \u003c\/span\u003eBelow you will see a picture of the foliage of the red spider lily - it looks like grass. We took the picture on November 1st. The foliage has been popping out of the ground a little over the previous couple of weeks, but now you can really see the stand. All of those different tufts of foliage are bulbs, and someday you will see a beautiful stand of red spider lilies here. In this area because of the super dry summer, not one red spider lily bloomed. However, you can see that the bulbs are growing. The foliage is up and ready to take in nutrients over the next several months while helping the bulbs grow, mature, and multiply. I know you will have to take our word for it, but there wasn't even 1\/2 that much foliage there last year which shows you how quickly the bulbs multiply. The foliage will continue to grow. Even if it gets hit by a winter cold snap, it will have taken in nutrients for months! Always allow the foliage to die down naturally and don't cut it off. If you cut it, you are killing the bulb. Once the foliage is completely dead which is usually around the beginning of May, this area can be mowed. Remember, it takes a lot of energy for the bulb to push that bloom up out of the ground and open wide. The more time the bulbs can take in nutrients, the more energy they will have for that fall bloom. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"foliage-at-office-lot-11-1-22-600-x-350.10.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/foliage-at-office-lot-11-1-22-600-x-350_10.jpg\" alt=\"foliage-at-office-lot-11-1-22-600-x-350.10.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"316\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e Yellow spider lilies usually need two blooming seasons before they bloom. They are large bulbs and need time to adjust. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis happens often when the bulbs spend too much time out of the ground—this time out of the ground is necessary to ship them.  However, once established in your garden they are there for a lifetime! Some say that the flowers bloom two weeks after the first good fall rain. If there is no rain during the month of September, the bulbs have been known to not bloom at all because they are saving their energy to protect the bulb through the dormant summer. The spider lily foliage follows the flower, staying green well through the winter and into late spring. Individual blooms aren't softball-sized but blooms together on a stalk are softball-sized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2219792151.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2219792151.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2219792151.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important thing about landscaping with spider lilies is the sun. They need at least 1\/2 day of WINTER sun. That means about 6-8 hours of sunlight during the winter months. If you look at the photo below, you will see that they are in the shade of the trees. You can be sure that most, if not all, of those trees, will lose their leaves in the winter when the greenery needs sunlight. The spider lily puts on its foliage during the winter (November - May) and that is when it takes in the nutrients it needs to produce those golden flowers the following September. The winter foliage soaks up sun energy during winter as it prepares for summer dormancy. The foliage normally completely dies down by around May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-8645.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-8645.jpg\" alt=\"img-8645.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Don't plant the bulb too deep. You \u003cspan\u003ewill plant the bulbs 2-3 times deep the height of the bulb (so if your bulb is 2\" tall, then you will plant it 4-5 inches deep). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can plant 2-3 per hole to make the blooms look more natural. Spider lilies really do well in any type of soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrive in soil that has plenty of organic material mixed in, but they do not require fertilizer. Newly planted bulbs would actually be harmed by exposure to fertilizer, so if you are going to apply nutrients, limit the application to established plants when the plants are producing their green leafy foliage during the winter. After planting the bulbs, water the soil thoroughly. Damp soil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis ok, as long as the bulbs are in a spot where they will receive plenty of winter sun and the foliage is allowed to die down naturally in the spring. Standing water is not good. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the summer season starts the spider lily will do best in soil that dries out a bit, as this facilitates its entry into the dormant stage when its leaves die back. This period is followed by its blooming season when it will reward daily watering with long-lasting blooms. Too much moisture in the soil will lead to the bulbs rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"img-8470.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/img-8470.jpg\" alt=\"img-8470.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePlant in a spot that receives sun in the winter. The bulbs can be in shade in the summer months as they are dormant under the ground. Add intriguing texture and new life to your fall landscape with the yellow spider lily mixed in with other fall blooming perennials like aster and mums.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe recommend planting 4-6 bulbs per square foot for a dense display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"upclose-lycoris-aurea-yellow-spider-lily-600-x-451.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/upclose-lycoris-aurea-yellow-spider-lily-600-x-451.jpg\" alt=\"upclose-lycoris-aurea-yellow-spider-lily-600-x-451.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"451\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-marked-selection ac-designer-copy\"\u003eWe love how the yellow spider lily behaves so differently from most flowers. It reminds us that every flower is unique. Normally, when you plant something, you expect to see it begin to grow within a few weeks with little shoots coming out of the ground. The yellow spider lily, like the red one, shows no signs of growth during the summer, but in the fall, after the first heavy rains, it will burst out of the ground on a naked stalk. Once the flower dies back, the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e foliage appears and stays green well through the winter and into late spring. The green foliage provides a lovely accent to your Narcissus that bloom from February-April.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ac-designer-copy\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1939778245.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1939778245.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1939778245.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAnimals and yellow spider lilies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePollinators adore yellow spider lilies...hummingbirds, bees, and butterfilies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAre Spider Lilies deer resistant?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhile deer will eat anything (including plastic flowers if hungry enough), spider lilies are more resistant to their urges than many other ornamental garden products. They definitely leave the foliage alone during the winter, but can be attracted to the bright flowers. So the answer to this question, is that they are mostly resistant, depending on how hungry the deer are.  Remember, humans ate tulips during times of hunger\/famine, yet tulips definitely aren’t on our menu either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OverviewSection_title____V6A feature-title\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OverviewSection_feature-content__Yp3Nx feature-content\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088993415219,"sku":"SB0199","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Lycoris_aurea__71600.1757683841.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635460"},{"product_id":"white-spider-lily-lycoris-albiflora","title":"White Spider Lily (Lycoris albiflora) - 12 plugs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"\u003eLycoris albiflora - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"\u003eWhite Spider Lily - We are offering these as plugs while supplies last! \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eThat means that we have started these, and they are ready to go into your garden especially now to take in nutrients because they have foliage. They will go dormant in another couple of months. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSo what are plugs?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLycoris plugs aren’t grown from seeds like most flowers. Instead, they come from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003etiny baby bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e that were created using special plant science techniques. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eGrowers take a small piece of a healthy Lycoris bulb and encourage it to form \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003enew bulblets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e in a clean, carefully controlled environment. Once those baby bulbs develop roots, they’re grown in small plug trays — ready to be planted and grown into full-sized blooming bulbs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003eSo when you buy a Lycoris plug, you’re getting a young plant that started from a real Lycoris bulb, not a seed. It’s simply a smaller, earlier stage in the bulb’s life — just waiting to grow into those beautiful late-summer blooms. You will receive 12 plugs that already have the foliage up and growing so you know they are healthy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium; font-family: 'arial black', 'avant garde';\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2025-plugs.4.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2025-plugs_4.jpg\" alt=\"2025-plugs.4.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"796\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSo will they bloom in the fall of 2026? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"248\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIt may take them a couple of years in the ground before they produce blooms. Like all Lycoris, when these bulbs bloom depends on how much sun and nutrients they absorb during the winter. To keep them happy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"249\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"279\"\u003ePlant them in the ground\u003c\/strong\u003e for best results, spacing them close together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"331\" data-end=\"355\"\u003eProtect from freezes\u003c\/strong\u003e: If temperatures are expected to drop below 33°F, cover them with a bucket or frost cloth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eHealthy bulbs\u003c\/strong\u003e: You’ll know your plugs are strong because they arrive with their foliage already up — a sign they’re ready to grow!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"589\" data-end=\"698\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWith a little care, your Lycoris plugs will reward you with gorgeous late-summer blooms year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1187532628.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1187532628.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1187532628.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe white spider lilies (Lycoris albiflora) are often seen blooming at the same time and in the same regions as the red spider lily (Lycoris radiata). In fact, they look very similar to the red spider lily, except that they are white! I first collected mine from a garden in Natchez, Mississippi where they seem to thrive. This garden belonged to one of the founding members of the Southern Garden History Society, but I am not sure where they originally obtained their bulbs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2013-09-21-11.30.35.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2013-09-21-11_30_35.jpg\" alt=\"2013-09-21-11.30.35.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they bloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e White spider lilies bloom just like the red spider lilies - completely different from most \"regular\" flowers. Now is a perfect time to plant white spider lilies. Spider lily bulbs often need 1-2 years in the ground before they bloom so you are giving the white spider lilies that full year in the ground before they should pop up with a bloom on a naked stalk next September. White spider lilies usually take 1-2 years planted before presenting foliage or blooms. Your bulbs are developing a strong root system right now to support future foliage and eventually blooms. You might see the foliage this November - April, but don't be concerned if you don't. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMost people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. These lilies are dormant in the summer. The flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer and early fall rains. One day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! That is why they are called \"Surprise lilies\". They surprise you when they bloom because you didn't see anything growing just days before. White Spider lilies act very similarly to \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/red-spider-lily-lycoris-radiada-radiata-southern-heirloom-triploid\/\"\u003ered spider lilies\u003c\/a\u003e, yellow spider lilies, schoolhouse lilies\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbs.lt.acemlnd.com\/Prod\/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuc291dGhlcm5idWxicy5jb20lMkZveGJsb29kLWxpbHktb3Itc2Nob29saG91c2UtbGlseSUyRiUzRnV0bV9zb3VyY2UlM0RBY3RpdmVDYW1wYWlnbiUyNnV0bV9tZWRpdW0lM0RlbWFpbCUyNnV0bV9jb250ZW50JTNEUmVkJTJCU3BpZGVycyUyQkV2ZXJ5d2hlcmUlMjZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ24lM0RXZWVrJTJCMzQlMkItJTJCUmVkJTJCU3BpZGVyJTJCTGlseSUyQiUyNTI4OC0zMS0yMDIyJTI1Mjk=\u0026amp;sig=67KaDhcyKc2fyfMHERewPhPFNS2QgvMTiuu3kDo8h3Pc\u0026amp;iat=1661424433\u0026amp;a=%7C%7C650559355%7C%7C\u0026amp;account=bulbs%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom\u0026amp;email=uAcsCSqfQhACSTIPZx5Tgd69B7zICrOlTnXj1R85MLk%3D\u0026amp;s=ce43f6729467247a49a6c6b6812bfd4e\u0026amp;i=159A296A6A3097\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/bulbs.lt.acemlnd.com\/Prod\/link-tracker?redirectUrl%3DaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuc291dGhlcm5idWxicy5jb20lMkZveGJsb29kLWxpbHktb3Itc2Nob29saG91c2UtbGlseSUyRiUzRnV0bV9zb3VyY2UlM0RBY3RpdmVDYW1wYWlnbiUyNnV0bV9tZWRpdW0lM0RlbWFpbCUyNnV0bV9jb250ZW50JTNEUmVkJTJCU3BpZGVycyUyQkV2ZXJ5d2hlcmUlMjZ1dG1fY2FtcGFpZ24lM0RXZWVrJTJCMzQlMkItJTJCUmVkJTJCU3BpZGVyJTJCTGlseSUyQiUyNTI4OC0zMS0yMDIyJTI1Mjk%3D%26sig%3D67KaDhcyKc2fyfMHERewPhPFNS2QgvMTiuu3kDo8h3Pc%26iat%3D1661424433%26a%3D%257C%257C650559355%257C%257C%26account%3Dbulbs%252Eactivehosted%252Ecom%26email%3DuAcsCSqfQhACSTIPZx5Tgd69B7zICrOlTnXj1R85MLk%253D%26s%3Dce43f6729467247a49a6c6b6812bfd4e%26i%3D159A296A6A3097\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1661510886552000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw0ahCqSKDMofLba4VKYMQHQ\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e and naked ladies\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bulbs.lt.acemlnd.com\/Prod\/link-tracker?redirectUrl=aHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuc291dGhlcm5idWxicy5jb20lMkZuYWtlZC1sYWR5LWx5Y29yaXMtc3F1YW1pZ2VyYS01LWJ1bGJzJTJGJTNGdXRtX3NvdXJjZSUzREFjdGl2ZUNhbXBhaWduJTI2dXRtX21lZGl1bSUzRGVtYWlsJTI2dXRtX2NvbnRlbnQlM0RSZWQlMkJTcGlkZXJzJTJCRXZlcnl3aGVyZSUyNnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbiUzRFdlZWslMkIzNCUyQi0lMkJSZWQlMkJTcGlkZXIlMkJMaWx5JTJCJTI1Mjg4LTMxLTIwMjIlMjUyOQ==\u0026amp;sig=74fDEEnFsLNfZKYpdvDMofP3wrZ1RChQPHXEchqcgXM5\u0026amp;iat=1661424433\u0026amp;a=%7C%7C650559355%7C%7C\u0026amp;account=bulbs%2Eactivehosted%2Ecom\u0026amp;email=uAcsCSqfQhACSTIPZx5Tgd69B7zICrOlTnXj1R85MLk%3D\u0026amp;s=ce43f6729467247a49a6c6b6812bfd4e\u0026amp;i=159A296A6A3101\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/bulbs.lt.acemlnd.com\/Prod\/link-tracker?redirectUrl%3DaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuc291dGhlcm5idWxicy5jb20lMkZuYWtlZC1sYWR5LWx5Y29yaXMtc3F1YW1pZ2VyYS01LWJ1bGJzJTJGJTNGdXRtX3NvdXJjZSUzREFjdGl2ZUNhbXBhaWduJTI2dXRtX21lZGl1bSUzRGVtYWlsJTI2dXRtX2NvbnRlbnQlM0RSZWQlMkJTcGlkZXJzJTJCRXZlcnl3aGVyZSUyNnV0bV9jYW1wYWlnbiUzRFdlZWslMkIzNCUyQi0lMkJSZWQlMkJTcGlkZXIlMkJMaWx5JTJCJTI1Mjg4LTMxLTIwMjIlMjUyOQ%3D%3D%26sig%3D74fDEEnFsLNfZKYpdvDMofP3wrZ1RChQPHXEchqcgXM5%26iat%3D1661424433%26a%3D%257C%257C650559355%257C%257C%26account%3Dbulbs%252Eactivehosted%252Ecom%26email%3DuAcsCSqfQhACSTIPZx5Tgd69B7zICrOlTnXj1R85MLk%253D%26s%3Dce43f6729467247a49a6c6b6812bfd4e%26i%3D159A296A6A3101\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1661510886552000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw3ITj1JxHZ6rkDGRFhNetQ3\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e Simply put, they bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. Mr. Wiesinger has red spider lilies planted for almost 2 years that have not yet produced blooms but have produced increasing foliage each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2013-09-22-16.10.40.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2013-09-22-16_10_40.jpg\" alt=\"2013-09-22-16.10.40.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"803\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Let's talk foliage for a moment. We know that we all want to see the beautiful unusual blooms in the fall, but the foliage is very important. The foliage is what allows the bulb to grow and multiply. Many people get very concerned if they don't see the spider lily bloom the first year that they plant it and believe that maybe the bulb isn't any good. The foliage is what you watch for if you don't see your spider lily bloom, or even if you do. Even if the foliage gets hit by a winter cold snap, it will have taken in nutrients for months! Always allow the foliage to die down naturally and don't cut it off. If you cut it, you are killing the bulb. Once the foliage is completely dead which is usually around May, this area can be mowed. Remember, it takes a lot of energy for the bulb to push that bloom up out of the ground and open wide. The more time the bulbs can take in nutrients, the more energy they will have for that fall bloom. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2208770433.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2208770433.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2208770433.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey should bloom in September after being the ground for a year. However, depending on the rainfall, they may skip a year. Once established in your garden they are there for a lifetime! Some say that the flowers bloom two weeks after the first good fall rain. If there is no rain during the month of September, the bulbs have been known to not bloom at all. \u003cspan\u003eIndividual blooms aren't softball-sized but blooms together on a stalk are softball-sized. \u003c\/span\u003eThe spider lily foliage follows the flower, staying green well through the winter and into late spring. We have spider lilies that haven't bloomed for two years due to no rain, but we know that they are healthy because the foliage appears every fall and is multiplying. Is there anything that you imagine wouldn't look even more amazing next to these blooms?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2013-09-22-14.25.07.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2013-09-22-14_25_07.jpg\" alt=\"2013-09-22-14.25.07.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important thing about landscaping with spider lilies is the sun. They need at least 1\/2 day of WINTER sun. That means about 6-8 hours of sunlight during the winter months. If you look at the photo above, you will see that they are in the shade of the trees. You can be sure that most, if not all, of those trees, will lose their leaves in the winter when the greenery needs sunlight. The spider lily puts on its foliage during the winter (November - May) and that is when it takes in the nutrients it needs to produce those striking white flowers the following September. The winter foliage soaks up sun energy during winter as it prepares for summer dormancy. The foliage normally completely dies down by around May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2013-09-21-08.56.12.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2013-09-21-08_56_12.jpg\" alt=\"2013-09-21-08.56.12.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For the plugs, you will plant them even with the soil. The foliage is already up! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDon't plant the bulb too deep.\u003cstrong\u003e You will plant the bulbs 2-3 times deep the height of the bulb (so if your bulb is 1\" tall, then you will plant it 2-3 inches deep)\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eYou can plant 2-3 per hole to make the blooms look more natural. White spider lilies really do well in any type of soil, but you may want to amend heavy clay soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e thrive in soil that has plenty of organic material mixed in, but they do not require fertilizer. Newly planted bulbs would actually be harmed by exposure to fertilizer, so if you are going to apply nutrients, limit the application to established plants when the plants are producing their green leafy foliage during the winter. After planting the bulbs, water the soil thoroughly. Damp soil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis ok, as long as the bulbs are in a spot where they will receive plenty of winter sun and the foliage is allowed to die down naturally in the spring. Standing water is not good. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the summer season starts the white spider lily will do best in soil that dries out a little, as this facilitates its entry into the dormant stage when its leaves die back. The white spider lily doesn't like to be completely dry during the summer though. This period is followed by its blooming season when it will reward daily watering with long-lasting blooms. Too much moisture in the soil will lead to the bulbs rotting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2013-09-22-14.25.28.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2013-09-22-14_25_28.jpg\" alt=\"2013-09-22-14.25.28.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"448\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMultiplying and Dividing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The white spider lily multiplies with new bulb offsets quite readily. The absolute best time to divide the spider lilies is at the beginning of April, when the foliage has absorbed winter and early spring nutrients from the sun and the foliage dies back (turns a yellow-brown). Is this practical though? A much more practical answer on when to dig, divide, and transplant spider lilies is a familiar answer: when you have time! Yes, you really should not dig them in late fall after they just started to put out roots and grow foliage, but you can if you need to (like if you are moving, or a road expansion project is going to wipe out an old house garden with generations of heirloom flower bulbs). No matter what time you transplant spider lilies, whether it's the spring or fall, they often skip a year of bloom after being disrupted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2047225811.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2047225811.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2047225811.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOther perennials to use with white spider lilies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e I prefer to use some of the best blooming, toughest perennials to mix into our garden. At my home if I don’t use the best perennials, we will either kill them because they are not watered while we’re out of town, the kids will walk over them or pick them when they are about to bloom, etc. etc. So, I prefer to use any one of the following:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1) Salvias: There are many Salvia species that exist. You could choose the large fall blooming \u003cem\u003eSalvia leucantha\u003c\/em\u003e, an heirloom selection like Salvia ‘Henry Duelberg’, or a modern selection like Salvia x ‘Big Blue.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2) Lantanas: the old orange and white selection is great, but also try Lantana ‘Gem Compact Pink Opal’ or some of the trailing lavender or purple varieties. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3) Plumbago: comes in a beautiful blue or white, although the white seems to be a little harder to keep alive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4) Phlox: one of the best summer phlox that takes over in the hottest part of July is the Phlox ‘John Fanick.’ I can think of few better ways to cover dormant spider lilies than with this amazing phlox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"2013-09-22-08.42.18.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2013-09-22-08_42_18.jpg\" alt=\"2013-09-22-08.42.18.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"803\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOther Annuals to use with white spider lilies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e There are many summer perennials (and annuals for that matter) that can cover your dormant spider lily bulbs while they rest under the ground, so I am going to focus on cool season or winter annuals. The idea with cool season annuals is to find a companion plant that brings color to your garden when the bulbs are not in bloom. Personally, I prefer perennials due to budget and time reasons, but I am not opposed to going all in with annuals some years or for special events (like when we hosted a wedding shower one fall):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1) Alyssum: ‘White Stream’ is a popular selection. It is a cool weather selection that would last in spite of our hot summers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2) Snapdragons: play around with many of the colors new varieties offer! They are just annuals, so have fun experimenting with varieties such as ‘Snapshot Pink’ or ‘Speedy Sonnet Yellow.’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3) Pansies: I’ll throw Viola (Johnny Jump Up) into the mix as well. They pack a lot of color into a small space and can carry the garden from fall through spring if there aren’t any hard freezes. They come in yellows, pinks, blues, purples, and more. Matrix is a popular selection of pansy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4) Cyclamen: the red and white of cyclamen can be stunning. They are very popular in Houston and other climates that don’t normally experience hard freezes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5) Paperwhites: I’ve included paperwhites along with the other annuals, because although they can be used as perennials in certain circumstances, in this circumstance you will want to remove them after they bloom. The answer to adding flowers to hide foliage is not MORE foliage for months after they bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1497084122.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1497084122.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1497084122.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStill more bulbs to use with white spider lilies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are an assortment of other perennial flower bulbs that go well with spider lilies. These are bulbs that will bloom during other seasons. Other Narcissus which bloom from January to March, as well as bulbs such as white iris, snowflakes, and rain lilies which carry the bulbs from winter through early spring. Other rain lilies, crinums, and Hymenocallis can then carry the bulb section of your garden through summer, and generally pair well with the other perennials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-1186498744.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-1186498744.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-1186498744.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAre White Spider Lilies deer resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhile deer will eat anything (including plastic flowers if hungry enough), spider lilies are more resistant to their urges than many other ornamental garden products. They definitely leave the foliage alone. So the answer to this question, is that they are mostly resistant, depending on how hungry the deer are. Remember, humans ate tulips during times of hunger\/famine, yet tulips definitely aren’t on our menu either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-396962815.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-396962815.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-396962815.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088995348531,"sku":"SB200LA","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/2013-09-22_16.10.45__29653.1694542020.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635481"},{"product_id":"hymenocallis-tropical-giant-white-spider-lily","title":"Hymenocallis 'Tropical Giant' (Regular) - 1 bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAround our company, we often just call this bulb, the \"Tropical Giant.\"  Unlike other varieties of \u003cem\u003eHymenocallis\u003c\/em\u003e, this bulb tends to be the most versatile and cold hardy. Often called a spider lily along the Gulf Regions of the Southern United States, the foliage is long and strong, with a crisp dark green color.  The foliage continues to look nice through the summer, making it a favorite accent plant used by landscapers in public gardens (i.e. take a walk along the River Walk in San Antonio and you'll see plenty of them a short distance from the Alamo). In the summer, around late June and July, spidery white blooms appear in an extremely prolific manner. During the height of their bloom they appear like solid balls of white from a distance. The foliage will get tall, reaching as high as 3-4 feet, and mixes well with other perennials like esperanza, salvia, lantana, fall blooming asters, malvaviscus, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eAs one of the most cold hardy varieties for this semi-tropical plant, they are known for multiplying quickly and surviving freezing temperatures. On the other hand, I've seen them on the Yucatan Peninsula and across Belize where they grow with reckless abandon and never go dormant.  In our Zone 8, where we recently reached 3 degrees F., a little mulch is always a good idea.  The foliage will die back with the first frost, but the bulbs are fine. This is a great opportunity to clean around the beds, cut back your other perennials, and plant plenty of daffodils, snowflakes, and other spring blooming bulbs that will carry your garden through the winter months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe lush foliage in the summer time is a great home for anoles, some of our favorite lizard friends.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lyxi4N1oDpU\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088995381299,"sku":"SB1129","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/hymenocallisworkman_768x1024__10330.1709623208.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635479"},{"product_id":"lycoris-sprengeri","title":"Lycoris sprengeri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLycoris sprengeri\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088995676211,"sku":"SB0346","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/20191122_113528__38565.1574444674.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635474"},{"product_id":"red-spider-lily-lycoris-radiada-radiata-southern-heirloom-triploid","title":"Red Spider Lily  (Lycoris radiata) Southern Heirloom Triploid - 5 bulbs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRed Spider Lily (Lycoris radiata): A Gardener's Guide to the Enchanting Resurrection Flower\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eRed spider lilies are beloved perennials that thrive in zones 7-10, bringing a burst of vibrant beauty to gardens when fall rains arrive\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-whole-field-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-whole-field-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-whole-field-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Lily of Many Names: The Red Spider Lily's Regional Nickname\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of our favorite things about the red spider is its many names as you travel across the country. This also makes for interesting conversations with our customers to make sure that we are talking about the same flowering bulb. The names don't change the striking beauty of this fall-blooming flower. Here in East Texas, we call it the \"red spider lily\". It is red, and the stamens look like spider legs. Along the coast, it is often referred to as a \"hurricane lily\" because it often blooms after the first fall hurricane. Many people call this a \"naked lady\" because it blooms on a naked stalk. Others simply call it a \"surprise\" lily because it shows up out of nowhere and surprises you one day with a flower. No matter what it is called, its beauty will make you glad that you have it in your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2208770433-1-.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2208770433-1-_1.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2208770433-1-.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Red Spider Lily's Unique Bloom Cycle: A Timeline\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eUnderstanding the Red Spider Lily's bloom cycle is key to successful cultivation. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eMost people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThese lilies are dormant in the summer. The flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer or early fall rains. \u003cspan\u003eOne day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! That is why they are called \"Surprise lilies\". Yellow spider lilies act very similarly to yellow spider lilies, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eschoolhouse lilies, and naked ladies. Simply put, they bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. I have spider lilies planted almost 2 years ago that have not yet produced blooms but have produced increasing foliage each year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e1. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting (Anytime)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Avoid hard freezes, but otherwise you can plant the bulbs anytime that you are thinking about them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDormancy (Summer)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bulbs rest underground, conserving energy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e3. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSurprise Blooms (Late Summer\/Early Fall)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Flowers emerge seemingly overnight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e4\u003cstrong\u003e. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFoliage Growth (Fall\/Winter)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves appear, gathering nutrients for the following year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lilies-from-below-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lilies-from-below-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lilies-from-below-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNurturing the Foliage: The Key to Red Spider Lily Success\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe foliage is vital for the bulb's health and reproduction. Don't be discouraged if you don't see blooms the first year – healthy foliage is a positive sign of bulb establishment. The foliage tells you the bulb is growing and multiplying. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWe know that we all want to see the beautiful unusual blooms in the fall, but the foliage is very important. The foliage is what allows the bulb to grow and multiply. Many people get very concerned if they don't see the spider lily bloom the first year that they plant it and believe that maybe the bulb isn't any good. The foliage is what you watch for if you don't see your spider lily bloom, or even if you do.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eBelow you will see a picture of the foliage of the red spider lily - it looks like grass. We took the picture on November 1st. The foliage has been popping out of the ground a little over the previous couple of weeks, but now you can really see the stand. All of those different tufts of foliage are bulbs, and someday you will see a beautiful stand of red spider lilies here. In this area because of the super dry summer, not one red spider lily bloomed. However, you can see that the bulbs are growing. The foliage is up and ready to take in nutrients over the next several months while helping the bulbs grow, mature, and multiply. I know you will have to take our word for it, but there wasn't even 1\/2 that much foliage there last year which shows you how quickly the bulbs multiply. The foliage will continue to grow. Even if it gets hit by a winter cold snap, it will have taken in nutrients for months! Always allow the foliage to die down naturally and don't cut it off. If you cut it, you are killing the bulb. Once the foliage is completely dead which is usually around the beginning of May, this area can be mowed. Remember, it takes a lot of energy for the bulb to push that bloom up out of the ground and open wide. The more time the bulbs can take in nutrients, the more energy they will have for that fall bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"foliage-at-office-lot-11-1-22-600-x-350.10.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/foliage-at-office-lot-11-1-22-600-x-350_10_1.jpg\" alt=\"foliage-at-office-lot-11-1-22-600-x-350.10.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"316\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"field-of-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-soldiers-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/field-of-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-soldiers-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"field-of-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-soldiers-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSunlight Requirements: Ensuring a Spectacular Bloom\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important thing about landscaping with spider lilies is the sun. They need at least 6+  hours a day of WINTER sun. That means about 6-8 hours of sunlight during the winter months. If you look at the photo above, you will see that they are in the shade of the trees. You can be sure that most, if not all, of those trees, will lose their leaves in the winter when the greenery needs sunlight. The spider lily puts on its foliage during the winter (November - May) and that is when it takes in the nutrients it needs to produce those golden flowers the following September. The winter foliage soaks up sun energy during winter as it prepares for summer dormancy. The foliage normally completely dies down by around May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"single-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-from-the-side-on-green-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/single-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-from-the-side-on-green-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"single-lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-from-the-side-on-green-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Care Tips for Red Spider Lilies\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDon't plant the bulb too deep. You will plant the bulbs 2-3 times deep the height of the bulb (so if your bulb is 2\" tall, then you will plant it 4-5 inches deep). You can plant 2-3 per hole to make the blooms look more natural. Spider lilies really do well in any type of soil. They thrive in soil that has plenty of organic material mixed in, but they do not require fertilizer. Newly planted bulbs would actually be harmed by exposure to fertilizer, so if you are going to apply nutrients, limit the application to established plants when the plants are producing their green leafy foliage during the winter. After planting the bulbs, water the soil thoroughly. Damp soil is ok, as long as the bulbs are in a spot where they will receive plenty of winter sun and the foliage is allowed to die down naturally in the spring. Standing water is not good. Once the summer season starts the spider lily will do best in soil that dries out a bit, as this facilitates its entry into the dormant stage when its leaves die back. This period is followed by its blooming season when it will reward daily watering with long-lasting blooms. Too much moisture in the soil will lead to the bulbs rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlanting Depth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: Plant bulbs 2-3 times their height deep.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSoil Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: While adaptable, they thrive in soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Water thoroughly after planting and during dry periods. The bulbs are dormant during the summer so you don't need to water them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: Avoid fertilizing newly planted bulbs; established plants benefit from fertilizer during active foliage growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-473928739.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-473928739_1.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-473928739.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe performance of red spider lilies primarily hinges on two factors:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e 1. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWinter Sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e To produce lush blooms, the bulbs need to absorb sufficient nutrients from the winter sun. Energy stored over months is used to create these breathtaking blossoms. For this, they require at least six hours of winter sun for several months to ensure they have the energy needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e2. \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFall Rains:\u003c\/span\u003e The magic trigger for these blooms is the arrival of fall rains. Without adequate rainfall in September, the bulbs won't bloom, as the rains are the signal they've been waiting for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDividing and Multiplying Your Red Spider Lily Garden\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEarly spring is ideal for dividing, but it can be done whenever convenient. Remember, transplanting might cause the lilies to skip a blooming cycle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-companion-plants-600-x-400.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-companion-plants-600-x-400_1.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-radiada-red-spider-lily-companion-plants-600-x-400.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanion Plants for Red Spider Lilies: A Symphony of Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEnhance your garden's beauty by pairing Red Spider Lilies with other perennials, annuals, or bulbs for continuous blooms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerennials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salvias, Lantanas, Plumbago, Phlox\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnnuals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alyssum, Snapdragons, Pansies, Cyclamen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narcissus, Iris, Snowflakes, Rain Lilies, Crinums, Hymenocallis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2213938095.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2213938095_1.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2213938095.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo animals bother the red spi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e lilies?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ePollinators adore yellow spider lilies...hummingbirds, bees, and butterfilies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eWhile deer will eat anything (including plastic flowers if hungry enough), spider lilies are more resistant to their urges than many other ornamental garden products. They definitely leave the foliage alone during the winter, but can be attracted to the bright flowers. So the answer to this question, is that they are mostly resistant, depending on how hungry the deer are.  Remember, humans ate tulips during times of hunger\/famine, yet tulips definitely aren’t on our menu either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe understand that online sources sometimes raise concerns about toxicity, so we want to offer some clarification. Much of the alarm you may see online stems from generalized or exaggerated toxicity listings. In reality, cases of actual poisoning are extremely rare, and the plants are not considered a serious risk. While red spider lily bulbs, like many ornamental bulbs, do contain alkaloids that could cause mild irritation if ingested in large quantities, they are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e considered dangerous to humans or animals under normal garden conditions. The key is that even for mild irritation they would need to be fully consumed in large quantities. Even if animals chew on the bulbs a little bit, they aren't interested in them (even deer who have been known to eat plastic flowers leave them alone). In fact, they’ve been grown safely in Southern gardens for generations—including in areas with pets and children. You can feel confident they won’t pose a hazard just by being in your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I plant red spider lilies? How far in advance should lily bulbs be planted before the first frost in the fall?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFor fall planting, aim to have fall lily bulbs in the ground at least four weeks before the first frost. This gives them time to get settled and adjusted before the freeze. You can plant red spider lilies anytime, but avoid a hard freeze. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHow do you ship red spider lilies?\u2028\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eDuring the spring, we ship these vibrant bulbs \"in the green,\" which means they are plump, healthy, and eager to be planted. Expect the foliage to yellow and die back naturally—this is a normal process where the leaves nourish the bulbs for future blooms. Once the foliage is dead, you can cut it off. The rest of the year we ship dormant bulbs. Plant them, water them, and then just wait. Remember - you won't see anything during the summer as the bulbs are dormant. You may not see blooms the first fall depending on when you planted the bulbs. Many perennial bulbs need 6-12 months in the ground before they bloom.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYour Red Spider Lily Journey Starts Today!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrder your Red Spider Lily bulbs now and witness the magic of these captivating flowers in your own garden. With their unique charm and resilience, they are guaranteed to become a treasured part of your landscape.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088995807283,"sku":"SB011233","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Art2__56769.1710123731.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635480"},{"product_id":"hymenocallis-maximiliani","title":"Hymenocallis maximiliani - 1 bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cem\u003eHymenocallis maximiliani - \u003c\/em\u003eLarge bulb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHymenocallis maximiliani\u003c\/em\u003e is similar to the 'Tropical Giant', growing 3' tall and in a 3' clump of leaves; however, it has more narrow leaves and the foliage is glossier. Its petals are slender and an elegant white and unfold from the cup in the middle. Its 7\" blooms open periodically in the evenings during the months of May, June and later, and produce a large amount of seeds. It is a hardy plant that can survive in nutrient rich soil, as well as being able to tolerate all but drought water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088996757555,"sku":"SB1133","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/White_2525252520spider_2525252520liriosme_2525252520double__32082.1620406351.1280.1280__58402.1620406374.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635501"},{"product_id":"hymenocallis-super-star","title":"Hymenocallis 'Super Star' - 1 - 2 gallon pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHymenocallis 'Super Star'\u003c\/em\u003e is a major showstopper — combining towering height, huge blooms, and glossy foliage. It's garden-worthy and container-friendly. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHymenocallis 'Super Star'\u003c\/em\u003e is similar to the tropical giant but grows 3 to 4 feet tall! The summer white, spidery blooms measure almost 1 foot from tip to tip! The foliage is glossier, darker, and wider than the more familiar Tropical Giant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"pxl-20250711-125945114.portrait.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/pxl-20250711-125945114_portrait.jpg\" alt=\"pxl-20250711-125945114.portrait.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"796\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: These are in 2 gallon pots. The foliage is about 3 1\/2 feet tall so we will take them out of the pot to ship them to you. \u003cspan\u003eThe Super Star does best in moist soils, but you can see how well they are doing in pots that are watered every couple of days! The Super Star loves the hot humid Southern summers. They need at least 8 hours a day of sun, but they perform best in full sun.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997183539,"sku":"SB181021","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_2062__40477.1752261091.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635499"},{"product_id":"hymenocallis-acutifolia","title":"Hymenocallis acutifolia - 1 - 2 gallon pot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHymenocallis acutifolia\u003c\/em\u003e is similar to the tropical giant but has more pointed leave and blooms in late summer through the fall in the Southern United States. \u003cspan\u003eWhile it shares the bold presence of ‘Tropical Giant,’ this variety has narrower foliage and a more compact growth habit — making it an excellent choice for smaller garden spaces, borders, or containers where you want the dramatic tropical look without the oversized spread.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"chris-at-aroborgate-2025.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/chris-at-aroborgate-2025.jpg\" alt=\"chris-at-aroborgate-2025.jpg\" width=\"479\" height=\"732\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe white, spidery blooms measure almost 1 foot from tip to tip and sit atop the dark, narrow foliage. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eHymenocallis acutifolia\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e does best in damp soils. This Hymenocallis can do well with a lot of shade as it grows naturally next to jungle riverbeds.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"chris-at-arborgate.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/chris-at-arborgate.jpg\" alt=\"chris-at-arborgate.jpg\" width=\"491\" height=\"793\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088997249075,"sku":"SB1810212","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/IMG_6680__43868.1634666299.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635489"},{"product_id":"electric-blue-spider-lily-lycoris-sprengeri","title":"Electric Blue Spider Lily (Lycoris sprengeri) - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLycoris sprengeri\u003c\/em\u003e is often called the \"Electric Blue Spider Lily.\" Depending on where you plant this bulb and the temperatures the color of the bloom will change. The blooms vary from pink to blue to almost purple on the edges. These lovely blooms are fascinating and unique. They work best in zones 5b-8a.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"istock-688767876.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/istock-688767876.jpg\" alt=\"istock-688767876.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cem\u003eLycoris sprengeri \u003c\/em\u003e\"Electric Blue Spider Lily\" bulbs bloom differently than most flowers. Now is a perfect time to plant these bulbs. These bulbs need 1-2 years after they are planted before presenting blooms. Your bulbs are developing a strong root system right now to support future foliage and eventually blooms. You should see the foliage this February - May, but don't be concerned if you don't. Most people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. These bulbs are dormant in the summer. After 1-2 years, the flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer and early fall rains. One day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! This bulb acts very similarly to red spider lilies, yellow spider lilies, and schoolhouse lilies. Simply put, they bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"istock-1040101588.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/istock-1040101588.jpg\" alt=\"istock-1040101588.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Let's talk foliage for a moment. The \"Electric Blue Spider Lily's\" strap-shaped long foliage will look great by itself in the spring or mixed in with spring blooms. We know that we all want to see the beautiful unusual blooms in the late summer, but the foliage is very important. The foliage is what allows the bulb to grow and multiply. Many people get very concerned if they don't see the bloom the first year that they plant it and believe that maybe the bulb isn't any good. \u003cstrong\u003eA good rule for perennial bulbs....if the bulb is firm when you plant it, it is healthy and will eventually come up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is what you watch for since the bulbs aren't going to bloom for 1-2 years. The foliage will grow during the spring months, February - May, so be sure to plant the bulbs where they will receive at least 6+ hours of winter sun. Even if the foliage gets hit by a winter cold snap, it will have taken in nutrients for months! Always allow the foliage to die down naturally and don't cut it off. If you cut it, you are killing the bulb. Once the foliage is completely dead which is usually around the middle of May, this area can be mowed. Remember, it takes a lot of energy for the bulb to push that bloom up out of the ground and open wide. The more time the bulbs can take in nutrients, the more energy they will have for that fall bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-sprengeri-fromjapan.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-sprengeri-fromjapan.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-sprengeri-fromjapan.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eJust a thought...if it looks like you are going to have a cold snap and want to protect your foliage, you might consider covering it with a bucket and then removing the bucket once the daytime temperatures warm up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"istock-688767810.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/istock-688767810.jpg\" alt=\"istock-688767810.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: When talking about color, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ehese unique blooms have no equal. The petals will vary in color slightly depending on the heat. The blooms tend to be more of a deep pink when the temperatures are very hot in the upper 90s. The more blue and purple color occur when the temperatures for late August tend to run cooler in the upper 70s. The blooms will appear late August or early September on a naked stalk like the other Lycoris. In late summer, each bulb sends up an 12-16 inch stem that holds several blooms. It may take 1-2 years before the blooms appear, but the show it produces in late summer is unparrelled. Once established in your garden they are there for a lifetime! These blooms need water to bloom. They respond to the late summer rains well, but if there is a hard drought, be sure to begin watering the area around the beginning of July to help the bulbs have enough energy to bloom. A naked stalk will rise quickly and a few days later the landscape will burst with bright blooms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important thing about landscaping with Lycoris is the sun. They need at least 6+hours of WINTER sun. That means about 6-8 hours of sunlight during the winter months - they do great with full winter sun. Because they are dormant during the summer, the amount of summer sun doesn't matter; however, these Lycoris will keep some of their color better if they get some afternoon shade during their blooming time in August\/September. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Lycoris all have the same requirements of the sun. If you look at the photo above of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \"Naked Lady\" blooms, you will see that they are in the shade of the trees. You can be sure that most, if not all, of those trees, will lose their leaves in the winter when the greenery needs sunlight. Lycoris put on their foliage during the winter (February - May) and that is when it takes in the nutrients it needs to produce the blooms in August\/September. The winter foliage soaks up sun energy during winter as it prepares for summer dormancy. The foliage normally completely dies down around May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"istock-587786210.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/istock-587786210.jpg\" alt=\"istock-587786210.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Don't plant the bulb too deep. \u003cstrong\u003eYou \u003cspan\u003ewill plant the bulbs 2-3 times deep the height of the bulb (so if your bulb is 1\" tall, then you will plant it 2-3 inches deep)\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Because they bloom on a naked stalk, they look better when planted in groups. You can plant the bulbs close together (2-4 inches apart) to make the blooms look more natural or spread the bulbs out and allow 6-8 inches in between each bulb. The area will look sparse the first couple of years that the blooms come up, but the bulbs will multiply and fill in several years after that. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLycoris bulbs really do well in any type of soil except full clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrive in soil that has plenty of organic material mixed in but they do not require fertilizer. Newly planted bulbs would actually be harmed by exposure to fertilizer, so if you are going to apply nutrients, limit the application to established plants when the plants are producing their green leafy foliage during the winter. After planting the bulbs, water the soil thoroughly. Damp soil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis ok, as long as the bulbs are in a spot where they will receive plenty of winter sun and the foliage is allowed to die down naturally in the spring. Standing water is not good. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the summer season starts these bulbs will do best in soil that dries out a bit, as this facilitates its entry into the dormant stage when the leaves die back. This period is followed by its blooming season when it will reward daily watering with long-lasting blooms. Too much moisture in the soil will lead to the bulbs rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" alt=\"1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs to use with Lycoris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThere are an assortment of perennial flower bulbs that go well with Lycoris blooms. When the bloom appears in late August or early September, it will look great with rain lilies and other spider lilies. The foliage makes a great backdrop for spring bloomers like Narcissus Jonquils, campernelles, twin sisters, and snowflakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088998756403,"sku":"SB0111LS","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/Lycoris_sprengeri_fromJapan__04670.1694530582.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635503"},{"product_id":"peppermint-spider-lily-lycoris-incarnata","title":"Peppermint Spider Lily (Lycoris incarnata) - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLycoris incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e is often called \"Peppermint Spider Lily.\" As soon as you see the bloom, you know why. The blooms look like peppermint sticks where a deep pink stripe runs down the middle of each white petal. These lovely blooms are fascinating and unique. They work best in zones 5b-8a.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"istock-665801186.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/istock-665801186.jpg\" alt=\"istock-665801186.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLycoris incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \"Peppermint Spider Lily\" bulbs bloom differently than most flowers. Now is a perfect time to plant these bulbs. These bulbs need 1-2 years after they are planted before presenting blooms. Your bulbs are developing a strong root system right now to support future foliage and eventually blooms. You might see the foliage this February - May, but don't be concerned if you don't. Most people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. These bulbs are dormant in the summer. After 1-2 years, the flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer and early fall rains. One day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! This bulb acts very similarly to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ered spider lilies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eyellow spider lilies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eschoolhouse lilies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Simply put, they bloom in the fall and then have foliage for the winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-incarnata-from-japan.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-incarnata-from-japan.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-incarnata-from-japan.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Let's talk foliage for a moment. The \"Peppermint Spider Lily\" foliage is a lovely green, and will look great by itself in the spring or mixed in with spring blooms. We know that we all want to see the beautiful unusual blooms in the late summer, but the foliage is very important. The foliage is what allows the bulb to grow and multiply. Many people get very concerned if they don't see the bloom the first year that they plant it and believe that maybe the bulb isn't any good. \u003cstrong\u003eA good rule for perennial bulbs....if the bulb is firm when you plant it, it is healthy and will eventually come up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is what you watch for since the bulbs aren't going to bloom for 1-2 years. The foliage will grow during the winter months, February - May, so be sure to plant the bulbs where they will receive at least 6+ hours of winter sun. Even if the foliage gets hit by a winter cold snap, it will have taken in nutrients for months! Always allow the foliage to die down naturally and don't cut it off. If you cut it, you are killing the bulb. Once the foliage is completely dead which is usually around the beginning of May, this area can be mowed. Remember, it takes a lot of energy for the bulb to push that bloom up out of the ground and open wide. The more time the bulbs can take in nutrients, the more energy they will have for that fall bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eJust a thought...if it looks like you are going to have a cold snap and want to protect your foliage, you might consider covering it with a bucket and then removing the bucket once the daytime temperatures warm up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-incarnata-2.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-incarnata-2_1.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-incarnata-2.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: When talking about color, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehese unique blooms have been compared to the crinum \"Milk and Wine\" blooms. Each petal is white with a dark pink stripe running down the center. The blooms will appear late August or early September on a naked stalk like the other Lycoris. In late summer, each bulb sends up an 16-20 inch stem that holds several blooms. Each stalk will hold 6-8 frilly-edged blooms. It may take 1-2 years before the blooms appear, but the show it produces in late summer is spectacular. Once established in your garden they are there for a lifetime! These blooms need water to bloom. They respond to the late summer rains well, but if there is a hard drought, be sure to begin watering the area around the beginning of August to help the bulbs have enough energy to bloom. A naked stalk will rise quickly and a few days later peppermint-colored blooms will appear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"lycoris-incarnata-2.2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/lycoris-incarnata-2_2.jpg\" alt=\"lycoris-incarnata-2.2.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Don't plant the bulb too deep. \u003cstrong\u003eYou will plant the bulbs 2-3 times deep the height of the bulb (so if your bulb is 1\" tall, then you will plant it 2-3 inches deep).\u003c\/strong\u003e Because they bloom on a naked stalk, they look better when planted in groups. You can plant the bulbs close together (2-4 inches apart) to make the blooms look more natural or spread the bulbs out and allow 6-8 inches in between each bulb. The area will look sparse the first couple of years that the blooms come up, but the bulbs will multiply and fill in several years after that. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLycoris bulbs really do well in any type of soil except full clay. They thrive in soil that has plenty of organic material mixed in but they do not require fertilizer. Newly planted bulbs would actually be harmed by exposure to fertilizer, so if you are going to apply nutrients, limit the application to established plants when the plants are producing their green leafy foliage during the winter. After planting the bulbs, water the soil thoroughly. Damp soil is ok, as long as the bulbs are in a spot where they will receive plenty of winter sun and the foliage is allowed to die down naturally in the spring. Standing water is not good. Once the summer season starts these bulbs will do best in soil that dries out a bit, as this facilitates its entry into the dormant stage when the leaves die back. This period is followed by its blooming season when it will reward daily watering with long-lasting blooms. Too much moisture in the soil will lead to the bulbs rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e**The following picture is of Lycoris squamigera, Naked Ladies, which are in the same family, but it gives you ideas on how you can plant them. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important thing about landscaping with Lycoris is the sun. They need at least 6+hours of WINTER sun. That means about 6-8 hours of sunlight during the winter months - they do great with full winter sun. Because they are dormant during the summer, the amount of summer sun doesn't matter; however,\u003cem\u003e Lycoris incarnata\u003c\/em\u003e blooms will last a little longer and tend to appear a little earlier when they bloom in the summer shade. They fade more quickly when in full hot summer sun. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Lycoris all have the same requirements of the sun. If you look at the photo above of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \"Naked Lady\" blooms, you will see that they are in the shade of the trees. You can be sure that most, if not all, of those trees, will lose their leaves in the winter when the greenery needs sunlight. Lycoris put on their foliage during the winter (February - April) and that is when it takes in the nutrients it needs to produce the blooms in September. The winter foliage soaks up sun energy during winter as it prepares for summer dormancy. The foliage normally completely dies down around May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" alt=\"1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs to use with Lycoris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThere are an assortment of perennial flower bulbs that go well with Lycoris blooms. When the bloom appears in late August or early September, it will look great with rain lilies and other spider lilies. The foliage makes a great backdrop for spring bloomers like Narcissus Jonquils, campernelles, twin sisters, and snowflakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088998789171,"sku":"SB0111LIP","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/iStock-665801186__27407.1699373918.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635505"},{"product_id":"orange-spider-lily-lycoris-sanguinea","title":"Orange Spider Lily (Lycoris sanguinea) - 2 bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLycoris sanguinea\u003c\/em\u003e is often called the \"Orange Spider Lily.\" The blooms are a bright orange that bloom in late summer to fill your garden with color when most blooms in your garden are dying. They really work best in zones 5b-7a because they need a good winter freeze to help them prepare for the next growing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"istock-1171889326.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/istock-1171889326.jpg\" alt=\"istock-1171889326.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow they bloom\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cem style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLycoris sanguinea \u003c\/em\u003e\"Orange Spider Lily\" bulbs bloom differently than most flowers. Now is a perfect time to plant these bulbs. These bulbs need 1-2 years after they are planted before presenting blooms. Your bulbs are developing a strong root system right now to support future foliage and eventually blooms. You should see the foliage this February - May, but don't be concerned if you don't. Most people still expect to see something growing during the summer months. You won't see anything. These bulbs are dormant in the summer. After 1-2 years, the flowers suddenly appear with the first later summer and early fall rains. One day there is nothing growing and then suddenly you have a surprise, a fully blooming flower! This bulb acts very similarly to \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ered spider lilies\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eyellow spider lilies\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eschoolhouse lilies.\u003c\/span\u003e Simply put, they bloom in the fall, have foliage for the winter, and are dormant during the summer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"istock-844590226.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/istock-844590226.jpg\" alt=\"istock-844590226.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Let's talk foliage for a moment. The \"Orange Spider Lily's\" strap-shaped long foliage will look great by itself in the spring or mixed in with spring blooms. We know that we all want to see the beautiful unusual blooms in the late summer, but the foliage is very important. The foliage is what allows the bulb to grow and multiply. Many people get very concerned if they don't see the bloom the first year that they plant it and believe that maybe the bulb isn't any good. \u003cstrong\u003eA good rule for perennial bulbs....if the bulb is firm when you plant it, it is healthy and will eventually come up.\u003c\/strong\u003e The foliage is what you watch for since the bulbs aren't going to bloom for 1-2 years. The foliage will grow during the spring months, February - May, so be sure to plant the bulbs where they will receive at least 6+ hours of winter sun. Even if the foliage gets hit by a winter cold snap, it will have taken in nutrients for months! Always allow the foliage to die down naturally and don't cut it off. If you cut it, you are killing the bulb. Once the foliage is completely dead which is usually around the middle of May, this area can be mowed. Remember, it takes a lot of energy for the bulb to push that bloom up out of the ground and open wide. The more time the bulbs can take in nutrients, the more energy they will have for that fall bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eJust a thought...if it looks like you are going to have a cold snap and want to protect your foliage, you might consider covering it with a bucket and then removing the bucket once the daytime temperatures warm up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"istock-1171889317.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/istock-1171889317.jpg\" alt=\"istock-1171889317.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e When talking about late-summer color, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehese orange blooms catch your eye. \u003cspan\u003eIn late summer, each bulb sends up a 12-16 inch stem that holds several blooms. \u003c\/span\u003eEach naked stem pops up out of the ground almost overnight. The orange petals are slightly reflexed displaying the yellow stamens within. The blooms will appear late August or early September on a naked stalk like the other Lycoris. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt may take 1-2 years before the blooms appear, \u003cspan\u003ebut the show it produces in late summer is unparrelled. \u003cspan\u003eOnce established in your garden they are there for a lifetime! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese blooms need water to bloom. They respond to the late summer rains well, but if there is a hard drought, be sure to begin watering the area around the beginning of July to help the bulbs have enough energy to bloom. A naked stalk will rise quickly and a few days later the landscape will burst with bright blooms. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" alt=\"field-of-lycoris-squamigera-naked-lady-600-x-400.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe single most important thing about landscaping with Lycoris is the sun. They need at least 6+hours of WINTER sun. That means about 6-8 hours of sunlight during the winter months - they do great with full winter sun. Because they are dormant during the summer, the amount of summer sun doesn't usually matter; however, \u003cem\u003eLycoris sanguinea\u003c\/em\u003e will keep some of their color better if they get some afternoon shade during their blooming time in August\/September.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe Lycoris all have the same requirements of the sun. If you look at the photo above of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eLycoris squamigera\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \"Naked Lady\" blooms, you will see that they are in the shade of the trees. You can be sure that most, if not all, of those trees, will lose their leaves in the winter when the greenery needs sunlight. Lycoris put on their foliage during the winter (February - May) and that is when it takes in the nutrients it needs to produce the blooms in September. The winter foliage soaks up sun energy during winter as it prepares for summer dormancy. The foliage normally completely dies down around May.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"istock-1171889286.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/istock-1171889286.jpg\" alt=\"istock-1171889286.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e: Don't plant the bulb too deep. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eYou will plant the bulbs 2-3 times deep the height of the bulb (so if your bulb is 1\" tall, then you will plant it 2-3 inches deep).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Because they bloom on a naked stalk, they look better when planted in groups. You can plant the bulbs close together (2-4 inches apart) to make the blooms look more natural or spread the bulbs out and allow 6-8 inches in between each bulb. The area will look sparse the first couple of years that the blooms come up, but the bulbs will multiply and fill in several years after that. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLycoris bulbs really do well in any type of soil except full clay.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e They \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethrive in soil that has plenty of organic material mixed in but they do not require fertilizer. Newly planted bulbs would actually be harmed by exposure to fertilizer, so if you are going to apply nutrients, limit the application to established plants when the plants are producing their green leafy foliage during the winter. After planting the bulbs, water the soil thoroughly. Damp soil \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis ok, as long as the bulbs are in a spot where they will receive plenty of winter sun and the foliage is allowed to die down naturally in the spring. Standing water is not good. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce the summer season starts these bulbs will do best in soil that dries out a bit, as this facilitates its entry into the dormant stage when the leaves die back. This period is followed by its blooming season when it will reward daily watering with long-lasting blooms. Too much moisture in the soil will lead to the bulbs rotting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" alt=\"1133601-r1-e012.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration-line: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBulbs to use with Lycoris\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThere are an assortment of perennial flower bulbs that go well with Lycoris blooms. When the bloom appears in late August or early September, it will look great with rain lilies and other spider lilies. The foliage makes a great backdrop for spring bloomers like Narcissus Jonquils, campernelles, twin sisters, and snowflakes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eFUN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e FACTS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePOLINATORS\u003c\/span\u003e: Bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds are attracted to the orange spider lily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Sanguinea\" is a Latin word that means \"blood-red\" or \"bloody\" in English. It's often used to describe something that is a deep red color, reminiscent of the color of blood. This term is commonly used in various scientific fields to describe organisms, such as plants or animals, that have a reddish hue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to pronounce sanguinea...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\"san\" sounds like \"san\" in \"sand.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\"gwin\" sounds like \"gwin\" in \"gwinnett.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\"ee\" sounds like the letter \"e\" in \"see.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\"uh\" sounds like \"uh\" in \"duh.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eSo, when you put it all together, it's \"san-gwin-ee-uh.\" The emphasis is on the second syllable, \"gwin.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44088998821939,"sku":"SB0111LSO","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/iStock-844590226__11263.1702415004.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635505"},{"product_id":"crinum-americanum-native-swamp-lily","title":"Crinum americanum (native) - \"Swamp Lily\" - 1 Bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eCrinum americanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e is a native lily that is better known as a \"Swamp Lily\" or \"String Lily.\" It is native to the southern United States in zones 8-11. The white spidery blooms begin to appear around late April\/early May, and if it is planted in the right conditions, can continue into October! They make large clumps and showy displays in settings that are often too hostile to other bulbs and plants. They produce multiple softball-size blooms atop strong stalks amid dark green foliage. In pond areas, they look like islands of white color!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"blooming.1.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/blooming_1.jpg\" alt=\"blooming.1.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"407\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThe \"Swamp lily\" is a one-of-a-kind and rarely seen in gardens. As gardeners, we are always looking for something to make our garden beautiful yet connected to our environment as well. The \"Swamp Lily\" offers a unique opportunity to satisfy both of those goals.  As a native though, we want to be very clear on something.  \u003cstrong\u003eNatives like to be in specific conditions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2256756179.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2256756179.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2256756179.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"398\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes, we have this above, but we want your bulbs to be successful for you, and this is extremely important! Please note that the native habitat for this bulb is an environment which it is wet and boggy (thus, \"Swamp Lily\") all the time. Some examples of this would be constantly wet ditches, spillways from lakes, pond edges, or even rain gardens. If the area is wet and boggy all year long, then this bulb will continue to produce blooms into October! The bulbs are smaller than you would expect for the amount of blooms they eventually put out once they are mature. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis native bulb is \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edifferent\u003c\/span\u003e from the \u003cem\u003eHymenocallis liriosme\u003c\/em\u003e, Texas Spider Lily, that likes to be wet in the spring but DRY in the summer for its dormant period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2166373783.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2166373783.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2166373783.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: When the \"Swamp lily\" blooms, the white \"spiders\" sit on tall, narrow stems. The dark green stems usually stand about 2 feet tall, but they can grow up to 3 feet tall depending on the conditions. The lily-like white blooms usually appear in April, and as long as the bulb stays damp, it will continue to produce flowers through September. Each petal is several inches long that bend outward like a star showing their pinkish stamens. Each stalk produces 2-6 blooms which can be cut off and used indoors if desired, and the white blooms cluster to create a softball-size clump. The \"Swamp lily\" has a light sweet fragrance.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e: This bulb does not do well planted in a pot. The \"Swamp lily\" performs best planted in full sun, but it can tolerate a little shade. Remember, it does well in zone 11! It does \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enot\u003c\/span\u003e have to be planted in water, but it thrives in moist to wet soil. It \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecan be\u003c\/span\u003e planted directly in shallow water (just cover the roots) or in very damp soil. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRegular garden bed\u003c\/span\u003e: If you are trying to grow this unique bulb in a regular garden bed, you'll want to keep it well-watered throughout the summer and all year long because this lets it continue to grow and keep producing blooms. This bulb prefers the soil to be consistently moist. It would benefit from rich, organic soil that will keep the soil from drying out. It can be planted near a water feature or rain garden to naturally get the moisture that it needs. Drying out can stress this bulb. It would do well if you have an area that is slightly lower-lying, or you can water it well often.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"foliage.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/foliage.jpg\" alt=\"foliage.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"470\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResilient\u003c\/strong\u003e: The \"Swamp lily\" is a hardy plant that can grow easily in zones 8-11. This bulb can be planted in \u003cspan\u003e7b with some extra care and winter protection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNING\u003c\/strong\u003e: Native flowers and bulbs can be hard to adapt to modern landscapes. Please note that the native habitat for this bulb is an environment in which it is wet all year long. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e: The green straping leaves are 2-4 feet long and several inches wide. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"bulbs-offered.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/bulbs-offered.jpg\" alt=\"bulbs-offered.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"796\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eThis is a sampling of the bulbs that are offered. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eYou will receive small to medium bulbs in this special offer. The bulbs were just harvested from their wet spring soil so be prepared for them to look this way. The best thing that you can do is to plant them as soon as possible in conditions similar to their native environment - somewhere wet and boggy right away. We know that this means digging in the mud, but you are doing this for the bulbs and for the beautiful stand that you will have in the future!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089001508915,"sku":"SBSL2025","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2166373783__54849.1738277948.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635530"},{"product_id":"hymenocallis-littoralis-beach-spider-lily","title":"Hymenocallis littolaris (Beach Spider Lily) - 1 bulb","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e Turn your garden into a moonlit paradise with the elegant blooms of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eHymenocallis littoralis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e -- \u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003ethe spider lily that intensifies its fragrance at nightand can bloom repeatedly. This spider lily is often called the\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e \"Beach Spider Lily\" or \"Peruvian daffodil\". This Hymenocallis is ideal along the coast in zones 9-11 (hence the \"Beach Spider lily\" name), but it can work well in zones 7 and 8 if you plant it in a pot and bring it indoors during the winter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2392671667.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2392671667.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2392671667.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eBlooms and Foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: This bulb works best in zones 9-11 in FULL sun! This will grow to between 2-3 feet. The spidery bloom are about 3-5 inches long as extend outward truly looking like spider legs. This Hymenocallis will rebloom in zones 9-11! It will begin to bloom in late spring and continue through early fall. In cooler climates or when grown in containers, it may only bloom once per season usually in early summer. You may want to consider planting this near the \"The Tropical Giant\" which has similar foliage but blooms in mid-July. The spidery blooms open during the day and stay open throughout the afternoon and evening. There are multiple flowers on each stalk. Each bloom will usually last a couple of days, but the plant will produce multiple flower stalks throughout the season giving it a prolonged bloom display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2385988681.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2385988681.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2385988681.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eThe foliage is as striking as the blooms for this bulb! It has long, strap-like leaves that are between 18-24\" long and about 2\" wide. The leaves are a rich, deep green with a glossy finish. They arch so they produce a lush, fountain-like clump from the base. The foliage holds it shape very well in full sun throughout the hot, humid summer and fall in the south. The foliage will die back with the first frost so if there is no frost, the foliage will look great all-year long! The foliage alone makes this plant worthy of your container or border. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e**The really special thing about this Hymenocallis is that the fragrance intensifies at night which seems to attract nighttime pollinators like moths. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eEncouraging Repeat Bloom:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eConsistent moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e (but well-drained soil)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"573\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"573\"\u003eBright light or filtered sun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"623\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"576\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eFertilize\u003c\/strong\u003e lightly during the growing season\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"678\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"656\"\u003eRemove spent flower stalks\u003c\/strong\u003e to encourage new ones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003eIf overwintered indoors in colder zones, it may take time to reestablish blooming the following season, but with good care, repeat blooms are very possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"__mce_add_custom__\" style=\"vertical-align: middle; border: 1px solid black;\" title=\"shutterstock-2375242321.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock-2375242321.jpg\" alt=\"shutterstock-2375242321.jpg\" width=\"600\" height=\"405\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Plant this bulb in well-drained soil, but keep in mind - it thrives with consistent moisture. Daily summer showers or irrigation are great. Just be sure the soil doesn't stay soggy for long periods. It can tolerate some flooding which makes it ideal for pond edges or rain gardens. This bulb loves full fummer sun (10-15 hours a day) but can tolerate some shade. It would do best with at least 10 hours a day. Afternoon shade or dappled sunlight in late afternoon would help it perform best so keep that in mind if you are thinking about planting it on the south side of your house.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePOTS\u003c\/span\u003e: This plant looks great in grown in pots. It can be left outside in the sun and rain during the summer to add some greenery to your patio. Be sure to bring the pot indoors though if the temperatures drop below 35 degrees. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"836\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Southern Bulb Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089002262579,"sku":"SBHLBSL2025","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0685\/0337\/1827\/files\/shutterstock_2375242321__37156.1748019148.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772635533"}],"url":"https:\/\/southernbulbs.com\/collections\/spider-lilies-surprise-lilies.oembed?page=2","provider":"The Southern Bulb Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}