The main decoration of any garden is flowers. They have a bright color and a pleasant smell and delight our sight from morning to evening. One of such beautiful flowers is a lily. It has a wide range of shades and a very pleasant fragrance.
The best varieties of lilies
Each lily variety consists of a specific group. Consider the main groups of these colors:
- A group of oriental and tubular lilies. They have a wide range of shades. Flower buds grow large and beautiful. In summer cottages, lilies Anastasia, Conca d'Or, Garden Affair and Robina are often found, which belong to this particular group.
- Group Longiflorum and oriental varieties. Lilies "triumph" belong to this group. The main colors of the buds are pink, white-pink and burgundy. The flowers are large, but with strong blooming often fall apart ugly. This group includes such varieties as Dreamweaver, Eagle, Pink Brilliant. Breeders develop this group by re-crossing some species among themselves. Flowers of cultivated varieties are not inferior in beauty to their parents.
- A group of eastern hybrids. These flowers have a wonderful aroma and beautiful buds. The parents of these lilies are heat-loving varieties, so after 2-3 winters the seedlings die. This group includes such famous varieties as Entertainer, Muscadet, Stargazer.
- A group of Asian varieties. Growing, these flowers are odorless. This includes such famous varieties as Ice Diamond, Party Diamond.
- A group of Asian hybrids. The most unpretentious variety that easily winters in our latitudes. The only drawback of the group is their small buds, which quickly fade. After this, the stems begin to quickly turn yellow and dry. The most common varieties are Lollipop, Asian Marlene, Asian Navona.
- A group of tubular hybrids. For good growth and propagation of flowers, you need to prepare acidic soil for them, then they will winter well and grow in the future. This family includes pink perfection lilies and L. regale.
- Longiflorum group. The buds grow tubular in white, yellow, pink or burgundy color. Varieties do not tolerate winter well, so in most cases they can be attributed to annual plants. Varieties include Snow Queen, Divine, Elegant Crown.
Grade "triumph"
Let us consider the triumph lilies in more detail, since they deserve it. The flowers are beautiful and fragrant that will decorate any flower bed. Flower buds bloom bell-shaped, directed to the side. Their petals are curved back. In diameter, the flower grows up to 25 cm. This variety has a delicate smell. A flower can reach 1.5 meters in height; 4-6 buds are located on it. Triumphant lilies can be used for bouquets. This flower is considered the most unpretentious among all known groups that came from the Netherlands. Triumph lilies grow large with long stamens. The color of the throat can be white or raspberry.
Planting lilies "triumph"
For good seedlings, the soil should be loose and acidic. Fertile soil in sandy-clay places is also suitable. Onion lilies are sold in the form of bulbs. Their landing should be done in spring or autumn, in the winter. Bulbs are prepared in advance, soaking them in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. So that the bulbs survive the winter well, they are carefully covered, and removed in the spring. If the bulbs need storage, then they are placed in sawdust and left in a cool place until planting. Lily is an unpretentious plant and has a short flowering, only from July to August. If replanting is required, then spend it from April to October.
Grade "white triumph"
Lily "white triumph" blooms with snow-white buds. In height, it can reach 150 cm, the stems are green, up to 6 buds can be located on them at the same time. In order for the variety to survive the winter well, the bulbs are stored in a cellar or refrigerator. If it is not possible to pull them out on time, then you can cover them with ichthorf, humus or polyethylene. All other characteristics are completely similar to the previous grade. They differ among themselves only in the color of the buds. If you already decorate the site with flowers, then you should take a closer look at such as the triumph lily. Reviews of summer residents about the care and cultivation confirm that the variety deserves attention.
8 secrets to the success of beautiful lilies
To grow beautiful lilies on your site, consider a few secrets of avid summer residents:
- Secret 1. Properly dispose of the landing site. Lily is a capricious plant and requires a lot of light and heat.
- Secret 2. Do not plant lilies near groundwater. From them, the bulbs will rot and will not germinate.
- Secret 3. Before planting, water the soil twice with boiling water. This will kill all parasites and insects that can harm the lily bulbs.
- Secret 4. Under each grade it is necessary to carefully select the soil.
- Secret 5. You can’t fertilize lilies with manure. He is considered their main enemy and just kills the flowers.
- Secret 6. Once the flowers have blossomed, they must be carefully and constantly watered.
- Secret 7. So that next year lilies ascend without hassle, after flowering, you need to immediately cut the leaves.
- Secret 8. Bulbs from mice can be protected with a special container for planting bulbous plants. This will protect them from being eaten by rodents.
How to choose quality bulbs and store
Before planting lilies, to see beautiful flowers and feel their aroma, you need to correctly approach the choice of bulbs. Consider a few rules of their choice:
- Bulbs should be chosen large, with fresh scales.
- If the bulbs are purchased out of season, then they are stored properly.
- It is worth buying at least three onions of each grade. This will make the flower garden unique and bright, and it is also likely that more of them will grow.
- Many experienced breeders advise making a flower bed in the place where it is before noon of the sun, and after - a shadow. The morning sun very well affects their flowering and growth.
- These few rules will help you manage your money when buying lily bulbs and enjoy their magnificent flowering.
Lily Care
Lilies are considered one of the most beautiful flowers that adorn many flower beds. Caring for them is simple and does not require complex operations. It is enough for them to fertilize the soil and water abundantly on time. In the hot season, you should refuse to water. If for some reason this cannot be done, then you need to water only under the root, since the stem can burn in the sun. Fertilizer with wood ash is welcome. Such dressing can be done several times a season. If you want to cut a flower for a bouquet, then you need to leave a long stem. Otherwise, the bulb will cease its further development. It is also worth remembering that all dressings are carried out before flowering.
Conclusion
For amateur gardeners, this article examined all the main groups of lilies and their common varieties. Everyone can choose them to their liking and taste. Based on these data, we can conclude and say that lilies are unpretentious flowers and beautiful at the same time. Following such simple advice, you can grow the best lilies on your site, which will delight all households with their beauty and aroma. The secrets of gardening specialists will help to cope with all the difficulties that may arise when growing lilies. As a result, a good result awaits, which is obtained even if you do not invest a lot of effort and money. Good luck with your endeavors!