If different varieties of flowers grow on a site, one wonders when it is better to transplant lilies and how to do it correctly. Although these flowers can grow for a long time in one place, experts believe that they need to be replanted every three to four years in August or September. Also, lilies can be cultivated in the spring, when the soil is warm enough. The only exception is martagon, it can grow up to 15 years in one place.
When to transplant late flowering lilies
Lily, which blooms late, is transplanted in October, after the inflorescences have withered, and the underground shoots will gain nutrient reserves. It is worth digging them carefully, otherwise if the root system is damaged, the plant will be sick for a long time. Also, dug bulbs after proper processing can be stored all winter and planted only in spring.
How to transplant a lily
Before transplanting, you need to choose a good lily, the stem should look healthy, it must be cut so that the stump remains. If it is rotten, this indicates the presence of fungal infections, so it is necessary to carefully “unscrew” it from the bulb. Further, the dug up tubers are shaken off the ground, divided if necessary, sometimes a knife may be needed for this. Then they are sorted out, brown scales are removed. To get rid of fungal diseases, they are soaked for 20 minutes in a fungicide solution, which can be replaced with a strong solution of potassium permanganate. The depth of the planting pits for lilies depends on the height of the bulb. It should be 3 times more, that is, if the height of the bulb is 3.5 cm, then you need to plant it to a depth of 10.5 cm. They are planted so that the distance between them is at least 15 cm. It is important to know not only when transplant lilies, but also features of this process.
Choose a place to land
Lilies grow both in the sunny area and in the shade, where the flowering period lasts longer. Everything will depend on when to transplant the lilies. The main thing is that you need to pay attention to the place for this, do not plant bulbs in flooded areas, because these flowers do not tolerate moisture stagnation. When lilies are planted, they are sorted by color and grade. Planted by curtains, in flower beds, they will look majestic and beautiful. And one lily is lost against the background of other plants.
Planting soil
Lily should be planted in fertile soil, if the soil in the area is clay, the bottom of the pits for planting sprinkled with sand to increase water permeability. Then the pits are mulched, peat or compost is used. This prevents the soil from leaching and freezing. It must be remembered that tubular hybrids and royal lilies do not tolerate peat well. For their planting, lime is mixed with soil.
When to transplant lilies in spring
In spring, lilies are planted in sun-warmed, pre-made special soil. To do this, mix in a ratio of 1 to 1 turf, sand and rotten leaves. In order for the bulbs to lie well all winter, you need to dig them out at the end of October. The roots are well shaken off the ground and laid in a plastic bag with slots along with moist wood sawdust. Recommended storage temperature is +5 ... +6 degrees.