First, you need to understand that usually experienced gardeners recommend planting bulbs in the spring so that the plant does not freeze and gives the long-awaited buds. The question arises, how to plant lilies in the fall, if planting material has appeared or is there no other way? It is necessary to observe a few precautions - and the fragrant flower will delight with lush bloom the very next year.
Choose planting material
When it is best to plant lilies depends on the variety and weather conditions. When purchasing planting bulbs, you need to pay attention to the flakes located near the core, they must be healthy, without rot or any stains. If only the outer parts of the lily flakes are damaged, they are carefully cut, not touching the bottom of the bulb, and immersed in a solution of potassium permanganate for 15-20 minutes. The concentration of the drug is selected "by eye", the liquid should have a bright crimson color. If the bulbs have a dried appearance, it is worth wrapping them for 10-20 hours with a damp natural cloth, and then immersing in a pale solution of manganese for 15 minutes. Dry, damaged bulbs will produce low and thin stems, with or without small flowers.
When deciding when to plant lilies, an important rule must be observed - we plant new plants separately. Purchased bulbs can be infected with dangerous viruses that can ruin the entire flower garden or flower bed. In the early to mid-September, the time comes for planting and transplanting medium-term varieties. This month is chosen due to the fact that the bulbs will be ready to move from the soil to a new place only 30-45 days after flowering. During this time, planting material will gain nutrients and repair damaged roots.
It is worth learning how to plant lilies in the fall, if it is tubular varieties or unique oriental hybrids. A bulb transplant is usually planned for early to mid-October: you need to leave at least a month before the frost so that the plant has time to harden. If the soil temperature drops below zero Celsius, planting should be canceled before spring. Late bought onion is still recommended to be buried, since in the warmth of the house the plant will first shoot, but then die immediately. How to plant lilies in the fall, if all the deadlines have passed? You can apply a little gardening trick: we plant deeper, water enough warm water and very well cover the bed from above.
Landing Features
Asian hybrids need holes 8–11 cm deep for small bulbs placed on fairly heavy soils. Large specimens are planted 12-18 cm, mainly in light soil. How to plant lilies in the fall, if it is tubular varieties, suggest experienced gardeners. Such hybrids belong to the eastern tall representatives of the species, they are deepened by 15-25 cm. Since some varieties do not transplant for 8-10 years, it is worth considering feeding in advance.
Dig a hole 50-60 cm deep and fill it with a mixture of high-quality compost and humus. In this prepared hole, a bulb will be planted, which will receive all the useful elements from the surrounding soil. It is very important to provide any varieties of lilies with reliable drainage - otherwise the roots will rot and the plant will die. In order not to accidentally dig up the plantings in the spring, you need to stick identification pegs near the bulbs. It will also be good to sprinkle all September plantings with wood ash, which is then slightly loosened from above with soil. This method will reduce the acidity of the soil and increase future flowering.