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Transplanting Surprise Lily (Lycoris squamigera)

Surprise lily (naked ladies): after flowers wither, cut stems, dig bulbs carefully. Separate clumps. Plant at 2x bulb depth, 30+ days before frost, or store cool/dry/dark until spring. May not bloom first year.

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