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Ceci
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Ceci asked in Home & GardenGarden & Landscape · 1 decade ago

Lily of the Valley in pots?

I've researched "answers", but didn't find what I was looking for. Due to a physical problem, I had to plant my lilies of the valley in pots; and according to the Wayside Gardens website, pots are acceptable. Do I have to bring them in the garage or the basement for winter?

Update:

I live in SE Iowa about 5 blocks from the Mississippi River. We're in Zone 5.

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  • Neal & Cathy
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    Depending on your gardening zone, it might not hurt to bring them into an unheated garage and put them back outside in the spring. Give them a drink every couple of weeks to keep them from drying out.

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    http://www.gardening-at-the-crossroads.com/

    Good Luck and Happy Gardening from Cathy and Neal!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Lily of the Valley don't do well in mild climates, they need a winter chill, so leaving them in an unheated garage will work. I always keep some in pots as well but I do it so I can force them into bloom in mid winter with Amaryllis, crocus and daffodils. RScott

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i live in zone 3( wich is pretty cold ) and we have them growing everywhere every year, so i dont see why you have to bring them inside for the winter...

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