Beautiful and delicate, lilies in their decorative qualities are not inferior to roses and are used by gardeners for well-deserved love. There is an ancient Greek legend that ascribes to flowers the origin from the milk of the goddess Hera, who fed her son Ares. A magnificent flower attracts with a pleasant aroma, a variety of colors and varieties.
Of the most popular varieties include Asian hybrids. These include varieties such as "Delta", "Tinos", "Loretto", "Marlene". The latter often has a fusion of several stems into one. From this came the name - spray lilies, it is firmly entrenched among the people.
These varieties are characterized by good winter hardiness and unpretentious care. Their variously colored flowers lack aroma. Their shape may resemble a turban, a cup. There are terry varieties. The color is rich pink, pure white, black-purple, tangerine-red.
In the photo of bush lilies you can see what beautiful and spectacular flowers they are. Especially high large varieties will look great in compositions with other plants. They will make up a bright background, being behind perennial asters, phloxes, echinacea. Flowers can be planted in separate groups.
So that bush lilies develop correctly, you need to prepare soil for them. Flowers prefer loose, well-drained nutrient soil, it can have a slightly acidic or neutral reaction. They need to be planted in a well-lit and sun-warmed area. At the same time, flowers can grow in the shade. To keep the soil surface warm, you need to remove the mulch and weeds around the flower stems in time. You should not plant a plant under the trees, where he will not get the light. A flower transplant is recommended for 2 or 3 years after planting.
If you want a bush lily to decorate your garden , planting should be done as follows. You can plant a flower with the help of daughter bulbs, bulbs, flakes. The bulb should be planted in the ground in depth by one and a half centimeters, while it is necessary that its sharp part is directed upwards, then completely sprinkled with earth. Plants must be placed at a distance of ten centimeters from each other. Watering is carried out regularly. The soil should be moderately moist. It is advised to pour water directly under the root and avoid getting it on the leaves. It is recommended to loosen the soil in order to improve aeration. This operation must be carried out carefully so as not to damage the plant.
Bush lilies need feeding, mineral or nitrogen fertilizers are suitable for this. Wood ash helps protect plants from pathogenic fungi. You can add manure, but you can not use it fresh. Due to an excess of fertilizer, bulbs can form poorly. When buds appear, it is recommended to add ammonium nitrate.
In general, bush lilies do not require special care and are very convenient for cultivation in the garden. The flower is resistant to low temperatures, therefore, tolerates even severe frosts.