Asian Lily: planting and care in the open field, description of varieties and cultivation

People's love for lilies began in ancient times and has not weakened for many centuries. Among several thousand varieties and types of lilies, the most popular and in demand are Asian ones. Summer residents appreciate these flowers for their beauty, originality of colors and shapes, and unpretentiousness. Consider the features of growing Asian lilies, as well as the most popular and original varieties.

Description and characteristics of Asian lilies

Asian varieties are the best choice for planting in Russia. They are obtained by crossing species accustomed to life in conditions of continental temperature changes, severe frosts, low humidity.

Asian Virtues:

• winter hardiness, do not require shelter and mulching;
• low requirements for soil quality;
• early flowering;
• Easily propagated by dividing bulbs and bulbs.

Many of the advantages include the absence of smell, flowers are used without restriction in bouquets.

Almost half of all lily varieties are Asian. Florists have plenty to choose from to beautify the site and grow original exquisite lilies.

Varieties

In the middle of the 20th century, active breeding work with lilies began, since then several hundred hybrids have appeared annually, most of which are Asian. The main groups and the best hybrids are described below.

Pixie

The pixie group includes lilies with a shortened stem not exceeding 35-40 centimeters. Such flowers look good in flowerbeds among other plants, they are planted in pots for apartments, they are used less often in bouquets. Note the best varieties:

• Orange Pixie;
• Ivory Pixie;
• Red Pixie;
• Crimson Pixie.

When you find the word "pixie" on the package of bulbs, you need to understand that the plant will be low, but this will not affect the size of the flowers.

Tango

Varieties of the Tango group are among the most popular among summer residents. Lily petals are decorated with specks of a different tone, grouped in the center. With a large mottling, part of the petal turns out to be colored in a contrasting color, which makes the lily bright and expressive.

The best varieties of Tango are Lion Hart, Ocean Breeze, Tesire, Tribal Dance.

Marlene

One of the most popular types of Asian lilies. This variety is more prone to fasciation than others. With good care, regular watering and fertilizing, the stem grows thickened, instead of 10-15, up to 100 buds are formed on it.

Lilies are pale pink in color and grow up to 15 centimeters. When fasciated, the plant turns into a huge bouquet of exquisite flowers.

Elodie

Pale pink delicate lily with a slight doubleness, light stamens. Gives the impression of a light airy flower. On the stem - 7-10 buds, when blooming it reaches 15-17 centimeters in diameter.

Two-color

It is difficult to identify the main color in the colors of this group. 2-3 colors pass one into another smoothly and harmoniously. Many people love this particular type of Asiatic lily. The best representatives - Asennaya Farby, Sorbet.

Reference: Pot lilies are hybrids for growing in pots, with a low bush, convenient for limited room space.

Brushmarks

Brushmarks are called lilies, which have spots on the petals in the form of a careless stroke of a different color. The severity of the spots depends on the weather conditions, they can be bright and noticeable or less contrast.

Brushmarks are loved by flower growers for their expressive look and brightness.

Elijah

The flowers are creamy white. Near the center - a smear of yellow-brown tone, stamens of the same color.

With a large number of dressings, Ilia is capable of fasciation, although not as often as Marlene.

Delta

Variety with a long flowering period - 2-3 weeks. The petals have an expressive yellow color, the stroke in the center is brown, more saturated inside and fading towards the edge.

Zhuravinka

Crane - exquisite red petals with a darker pattern, the stamens are not noticeable, as they are painted in the same tone.

Lollipop

Lollypop lily - pink and white flower garden decoration. The snow-white middle with small specks is complemented by the edges of the petals painted in bright pink. In the inflorescence - 3-5 flowers, similar in shape to stars. They look festive on the lawn, look good in a bouquet.

Golden stone

Representative of the wonderful Tango group. Intense yellow flowers with numerous reddish-brown spots. Mottling captures the center and edges of the petals. Often used as a cut flower because of the highly decorative flowers.

Asian Red

Detroit - a lily with bright red petals that look like stars, sometimes in the middle of the bowl there are light touches of orange. Stem - 90-120 centimeters, inflorescence - 5-7 flowers.

Prominence - large bowls of red tone, up to 17 centimeters in diameter. Odorless, used in bouquets, keeping fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Navona

Fans of classic lilies should pay attention to Navona - the flowers are snow-white, the middle is slightly greenish. The flower is very open, the petals are slightly receding. On the stem - 6-12 buds.

Asian mix

To decorate a flower bed with a multi-color combination of lilies, flower growers are helped by groups of bulbs that are sold under the name "Asian mix". This is a set for planting hybrids of different colors. They have the same high stem, buds of bright colors, combined in shape and size of the bowl.

Mystery Dream

It has a dense doubleness, the petals are tightly compressed, narrow, open gradually. Color is pale green. Blooms in separate rows - central petals with burgundy spots. Becomes terry in the second year. Diameter when fully opened - 15-18 centimeters.

Asian Mapira

Lovers of gloomy dark colors will appreciate Mapira. The wide-open flowers are burgundy in color, refreshed by orange stamens. The stem stretches up to 120 centimeters, the number of buds is 5-15.

Asian Party

The dark orange color of the petals turns into burgundy-cherry towards the center. Flowers - bright, noticeable, very different in tone from the usual colors of flower beds. The petals are very open, diameter - 20 centimeters, stem - 110.

Pieton

Petals of a cheerful yellow color, with strokes and specks of a dark cherry shade. Against the backdrop of greenery, they look festive and fresh. The stem grows up to 110 centimeters, the flowers - up to 17. Flowering - June-July.

Asian Terry Aphrodite

A delicate pink flower with pointed petals, in a double flower all the petals are clearly visible, the stamens are light. Inflorescence - 20-30 pieces. The stem grows up to 110 centimeters.

Patricia Pride

A vibrant flower with an exquisite look. Pale yellow petals closer to the center have bright burgundy spots with a pointed edge, the center is yellow with burgundy specks. Rosette size - 14-16 centimeters, stem - 60 centimeters.

Purple eye

Deep pink lily with burgundy-black center. The flower is wide open (16 centimeters) - the shape of a star, looks great on the lawn and in the cut. Has no smell. The stem is strong - 110 centimeters.

How to properly grow a flower

Asian lilies are undemanding plants and are easy to please. There are a few basic rules to follow, ensuring the right landing site and proper care.

Choosing a landing site

In one place, lilies grow for 3-4 years, these are perennial plants. In the process of life, they form children, throw seeds and bulbs, as a result, the site is covered with young shoots. The bulbs need to be dug up and moved to another location to ensure proper plant nutrition.

When planting, it is important to consider the height of the stem so as not to shade or cover neighboring plants, to form a picturesque group of lilies and other flowers.

Lighting and location

For proper growth and flowering, lilies require a sunlit area, temporary partial shade is allowed. In dark places, the stems look for the sun - they are twisted and thinner, the flowers are smaller and poorly colored.

For landing, choose a site with good drainage, where water does not stagnate and puddles do not form. Lilies grow in one place for 3-4 years, you need to choose a landing site carefully.

Temperature

Asian hybrids calmly endure all temperature fluctuations throughout the year, this is their main advantage.

Asian women endure winter frosts steadfastly, if special conditions are specified for a given variety, the soil is mulched and covered. It is also useful to do this in severe frosts and the absence of snow.

Air and humidity

Bulb crops are easier to tolerate a lack of moisture than an excess. The site and soil should be ventilated, when puddles are formed, water is diverted. Watering - regular, as the soil dries out, but without excessive moisture.

For landing, choose a ventilated area, without stagnation of air and strong winds.

Ground

Plants grow well in slightly acidic and neutral soils, do not like calcareous soils. Clay heavy soils cause rotting of the bulbs, the ground is lightened with humus from the coniferous forest before planting.

Rules for storing bulbs and their preparation for planting

If it is impossible to plant lilies right away, the bulbs are stored at temperatures above 0 ° - in sand, peat or covered with dry grass or moss. Some keep the planting material in the refrigerator, in ventilated bags.

Before planting, the bulbs are cleaned of damaged scales, rot, peeling. Treated with a solution of fungicide, Karbofos or potassium permanganate.

Timing

Most flower growers believe that you can plant lilies at any time, but spring and autumn are considered the best for plant development:

1. Spring. The bulbs do not rot, they take root better. Count on abundant flowering this year is not worth it. Plant when the snow has melted and the soil is warm. In different regions - the end of March, April.
2. Autumn. Bulbs have time to take root, bloom well the next year. Planting - 1.5 months after flowering, August-September.

At any time of planting, it is important to prepare the soil, mulch and cover young plants for the winter.

Boarding process

Having chosen a site, they dig up the earth on a full bayonet of a shovel. Sand, well-rotted compost or manure are laid on the bottom of the holes.

The distance between the bulbs is 35-40 centimeters. Bulb Depth:

• large - 20-25 centimeters;
• medium - 15 centimeters;
• small - 10.

Adjust the depth of the bookmark according to the type of soil - in heavy ones they plant a little closer to the surface. Immediately after planting in open ground, lilies are watered abundantly.

Rules for plant care

Growing lilies doesn't bring much trouble.

Irrigation

In hot, dry weather, plants are watered 2-3 times a week so that the water drops to the bulbs, that is, watering is plentiful. In cool weather with cloudy weather, one watering per week is enough to prevent rotting of the bulbs.

When the top layer dries up, the earth is loosened, if moisture remains inside, watering can be postponed.

Feeding

Full flowering and the formation of the maximum number of buds provides timely top dressing. It is held three times per season:

• when snow melts - nitrogen, manure;
• during the formation of buds - potassium, phosphorus;
• end of summer - nitrogen-free fertilizers.

When budding, feed until coloring appears.

Pruning, pinching, trimming

The lily bush is not specially formed, the stepsons are not carried out. After the end of flowering in uncut flowers, the remains of the ovary are cut off and the stem is expected to dry on its own.

Some flower growers remove the bulbs so that they do not take away the strength of the flower. The stem is cut when dry.

Transfer

After 3-4 years, the lilies are transferred to another site. Daughter bulbs germinate, around adult plants a dense growth of young growth is formed, interfering with each other. Digging, revision of planting material, transfer of plants to another place is required.

If the hybrid requires more frequent repotting, this is indicated by the manufacturer on the packages of the bulbs.

Diseases and pests

Lilies suffer from fungal diseases in high moisture and heavy soils. Plants strike more often than others:

1. Rust. Brown spots form on leaves and stems, spreading to buds and flowers. It is necessary to treat with Fundazol and remove the plant in case of severe damage, so as not to infect other flowers.
2. Fusariosis affects bulbs. It is difficult to cure them, usually the plant is dug up and burned. Neighboring bushes are treated with fungicides.
3. Grey rot (Botrytis). A fungal infection that affects the ground part.

Insects harm the bulbs and the green part. The most commonly affected plants are: red lily beetle, aphids, onion and lily flies. The bulbs are eaten by the bear and its larvae, the wireworm. Appropriate insecticides are selected to treat plants.

How to prepare for winter?

All Asian species show enviable winter hardiness. Only transplanted lilies need warming. They are covered with mulch, a layer of sawdust or spruce branches. In the spring, the shelter is removed immediately after the snow melts, before the shoots grow.

Lilies of Asian varieties are a real find for a not too experienced and hardworking gardener. Often, having planted plants, they are simply forgotten, Asian women bloom stably and magnificently for 5-6 years. With good care, these flowers amaze with their size, brightness of colors, exquisite shapes and beauty.

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