Lilies OT hybrids: planting and care in the open field, varieties, growing features

Orienpets appeared as a result of crossing tubular and oriental hybrids. There are many varieties in this category today, so gardeners have no problem choosing. Planting and caring for OT hybrids of lilies in the open field are not much different from other varieties, but there are still some nuances. Therefore, before acquiring a variety they like, they study the recommendations of experienced flower growers, and only after that they start growing.

Description of OT hybrid lilies

A characteristic feature of OT hybrids of lilies is considered to be a tall and strong stem, on which a very large flower is located, it reaches 25 cm in some cases.The shape of the buds is funnel-shaped or looks like a bowl. Among the lilies there are representatives of both monochrome coloring and multicolors. Red, orange, yellow and pink shades are considered the most popular among gardeners.

Most often, OT hybrids are intended for growing in flower farms for cutting. But thanks to the efforts of breeders in recent years, varieties have appeared that everyone can grow in open ground.

Popular varieties

Among the varieties of OT hybrids, gardeners especially liked the following representatives:

• Black Beauty. An almost black color lily with a drooping turban-shaped flower. It has very long stamens, and is decorated with a thin white border along the edge.
• Beverly Dream. OT-hybrid with a wine-red neck and a white stripe along the edge. Beverly Dream has a star shape.
• Big Brother. The flower of these lilies is one of the largest and reaches 25 cm. The stamens inside the lily are black, and the shade is yellow-vanilla.

Main pros and cons

Representatives of this category have their own advantages and disadvantages, which are taken into account before landing.

Benefits of OT hybrids include:

• Less disease susceptibility than other hybrids.
• Tolerance of acidic soils, which are so rich in central Russia.
• Having many flowers on one stem, their amazing fragrance.

The disadvantages of growing these beauties flower growers include the need for the right choice of location and difficult care in the open field.

Cultivation specifics

Before starting planting, they study the rules for preparing material and choosing a place. The he alth of the OT-hybrid and the quality of its flowering depend on the literacy of fulfilling these requirements.

Selecting planting material

Purchase bulbs of hybrids only in trusted gardening stores that have certificates of product conformity. You can also apply for material in a nursery where lilies are bred. Since hybrids are expensive, it's not worth the risk to buy them in spontaneous markets, there is a risk of fraud.

Each bulb is inspected before purchase - it should not show signs of rotting and mold, as well as friability.

All scales should fit snugly against each other, have a uniform white color. When buying, they take into account the place where the lily will be placed, and taking this into account, they select the height.

Choosing a landing spot

Only open sunny areas are suitable for growing OT hybrids, and it must be taken into account that the lower part of the plant should be in the shade, and the buds themselves in the sun.A prerequisite is protection from cold winds and drafts. Just a little airing of the area is enough.

The root system of hybrids reacts negatively to the close occurrence of groundwater and flooding, so they build a small mound and place a flower on it. If the lilies have determined a place in the flower garden, make sure that it is in the background, otherwise the hybrid will close the light to all low plants.

Proper soil preparation

Do not use heavy soils for cultivating hybrids. The land should be light, fertile, well pass water and oxygen to feed the roots. To improve the quality of the soil, sand is added to it. Hybrids are not sensitive to acidity indicators and develop well even on acidic soil types. But drainage is given increased attention, excess moisture at the roots leads to their decay.

The selected place is dug up and beds are formed, raising them 15-20 cm above ground level.

Processing of planting material

Before planting, the bulbs are inspected, specimens with damage are discarded, the rest are treated with a weak solution of potassium permanganate.

Plant pattern

If there are large bulbs of hybrids, they are buried by 10-12 cm, for small ones 7-8 cm is enough. The higher the lily hybrid, the more it is buried in the ground when planting. Between the flowers leave a distance of 17-20 cm.

It is better to sprinkle the roots of the bulbs when planting with river sand, it will absorb excess moisture and prevent the roots from rotting. From above, a nutrient soil mixture is added, which consists of soddy land and peat.

Subtleties of flower care

The vitality, he alth and beauty of buds depend on the proper care of hybrids.

Irrigation and fertilization

During periods when there is enough natural precipitation, lilies do not need additional moisture.They independently saturate themselves with moisture from the layers of the earth. In hot weather, hybrids are provided with full hydration, spend it in the morning and evening. It is preferable to pour liquid under the root, and not on the leaves. However, observe the measure - with a large amount of moisture, there is a risk of rotting of the bulbs in the ground.

The first feeding is given to hybrids in early spring, mineral fertilizer is suitable for this purpose. Repeat the same introduction of the complex at the time of the set of buds. After the flowering process is over, the plant is helped to recuperate. To do this, phosphorus-potassium fertilizers are added to the soil.

Transfer

To avoid shrinkage of lily flowers, the transplant procedure is carried out regularly every 3-4 years. To do this, the mother bulb is divided into several parts and planted in the beds.

Loosening, mulching

After each rain or artificial wetting of the soil, it is necessary to loosen the ground. However, this is done very carefully so as not to damage the bulbs of the hybrids. Along with loosening, weeds that interfere with the development of flowers are removed.

To reduce moisture, experienced growers recommend laying a layer of mulch around flowers.

Peat or humus is used for these purposes.

Pruning, pinching, trimming

In the first year of cultivation, it is worth letting the hybrid gain strength, for this the flower stalks are cut off. For the following seasons, faded inflorescences are regularly cut off to prolong the flowering period. Before wintering, the entire stem of the lily is cut off to fully cover the hybrids.

Reproduction rules

There are several simple ways to independently breed the variety you like. Each grower chooses based on his experience and skills.

Bulbs

From the buds on the bulb, new full-fledged specimens are periodically formed.At the time of transplantation, the plants are carefully separated, soaked in a weak manganese solution and planted in beds. They will soon grow new lily hybrids - this method is considered one of the easiest and is suitable for beginner gardeners.

Babes

Little babies, formed on an adult lily hybrid, are separated and planted on a separate bed for growing. They need to provide a sufficient amount of heat and light, they build a mini-greenhouse, which is removed from time to time for ventilation. When the bulbs are strong, they are transferred to flower beds and cared for like adult lilies.

Scales

Carefully dig up the bulb of the hybrid and separate the scales from it. It is best to use the largest and highest specimens for these purposes. To get planting material, it is not necessary to completely remove the lily bulb from the ground, it is enough to gently rake the soil from above.The collected scales are pre-treated in a slightly pink solution of potassium permanganate.

Next, take a plastic bag, fill it with a wet substrate and place the dried scales there. After a few months, small onions form on them, and they are transferred to the open ground in the garden.

Bulbs

Air bulbs that ripen in the axils of lily leaves in autumn are called bulbs. They are fairly easy to separate from the mother plant. After them, just like the scales, they are soaked for several minutes in potassium permanganate. Bulbs are transferred to the prepared bed with a distance of 20 cm between rows. For the winter period, they are covered with spruce branches or sawdust so that they do not freeze out. The first flowers will appear on the hybrid only after 3 years, but thanks to this method, all varietal characteristics of the parent plant are preserved.

Examples of use in garden design

Luxurious tall OT hybrids will be the centerpiece of any flower bed. Do not place tall lilies in the foreground, they will close the rest of the inhabitants of the flower garden and block their access to sunlight.

The ideal option for placing hybrids would be the second or third row, and undersized crops are planted in front of them. The color of hybrids is selected either in one tone, or they play in contrast.

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