Torch lilies can be propagated, among other things, by sowing. To do this, collect seeds from the ornamental perennials in the garden that produce flowers in particularly beautiful colors. You can also get a variety of torch lily varieties from garden retailers that you can sow yourself.
How do you grow torch lilies from seeds?
To grow torch lilies from seed, harvest mature seeds, store them in the refrigerator over the winter, and sow them from spring to fall. The seedlings need a temperature of 20 degrees, humidity and brightness. After developing 4-6 leaves, they can be planted outdoors.
Collecting torch lily seeds
In order to harvest germinable seeds from your torch lilies, the inflorescences must remain on the plant even after they have faded.
Only when the seed is ripe, i.e. can be removed by shaking, can the now dried flower be cut.
Although torch lilies are not poisonous, you should store the seed away from children and pets.
Torch lily seeds need cold treatment
Seeds you collect yourself need a longer cold period immediately after harvest. Otherwise they will not germinate later.
Put the seeds in a freezer bag and store them in the refrigerator over the winter. Then you can sow it from next spring.
How to sow torch lilies
- Prepare the seed tray
- Sowing seeds
- Just press the seeds
- Bright but not sunny place
- Keep moist
You can sow torch lily seeds from spring to autumn. It germinates within two to four weeks at a temperature of around 20 degrees. The seedlings are placed in a bright place and kept well moist. But avoid waterlogging.
When the plants have developed four to six leaves, place them individually in small pots filled with potting soil. They stay there until they are planted out in spring.
Do not plant new torch lilies outdoors before spring
Young torch lilies may only be planted in the perennial bed or garden in spring.
Torch lilies planted in autumn do not have enough time to grow properly. They won't survive the winter.
You have to be patient until your offspring bloom, as the plants rarely produce flowers in the first year.
Tips & Tricks
Torch lilies can also be easily propagated by division or separating young plants. Small rosettes develop on older perennials, which you can cut off the mother plant in spring and transplant to a new location.
