Can I leave stargazer lilies in the pots over winter?
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may be helpful to you regarding how to overwinter your lily. I have never tried wrapping bubble wrap around a potted plant to overwinter it but I have put a pot with a plant in it in a larger pot and stuffed newspaper between the pots for insulation. This method has worked for me except during a really harsh winter.
It is possible to leave your lilies bulbs in pots over winter if you do a few things first. The bulbs should be planted in thick wall pots and not ones with thin walls. You will need to raise them off the ground and store them on some bricks.
I'm not sure what USDA zone you are located but Stargazer lilies can usually grow safely outdoors in zones 4-9. You may still have to cover your containers even if you live in these zones as lilies can freeze if not protected.
I usually try to place my pots near my sheds or garage so that gives them some protection even before I wrap them.
Try to get your pots ready just before autumn;
The following site says to use mothballs before wrapping.
"Stick a few mothballs in the pot to deter mice and other pests. You can wrap the entire pot in bubble wrap and leave it outside for the winter if you don't have a cool shelter to put it in."
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