Eastern hybrids are aristocrats in the world of lilies. Asiatic lily
Why are luxurious exotic lilies named?
Division 7 Oriental hybrids | Section 7 Lilies Oriental hybrids
International classification of hybrid lilies
Exotic lilies are called oriental hybrids because they originate from the lilies of the natural flora of the Pacific Islands adjacent to China and the foothill landscapes of the Japanese islands of volcanic origin.
Lily golden | L. auratum, Japanese lily | L. japonicum
Botanical drawing showing all parts of the plant: bulb with roots, stem with leaves, flower, fruit box.
golden lily | Lilium auratum
Lily golden born on the east coast of. Honshu in a mountainous area on the south and southeast side in the soil of volcanic slopes, which are abundantly shed by summer rains, blooms with unforgettably luxurious huge flowers autumn under the not hot rays of the sun.
Japanese lily | Lilium japonicum
peduncle height 50 - 80 cm, in inflorescence up to 5 large bell-shaped funnel-shaped fragrant flowers of light pink color, directed to the sides, anthers brown - red. Stem with stem suprabulbous roots, with narrow lanceolate dark green leathery leaves 8–15 cm long. Bulb ovoid with tightly fitting white scales, reaches maximum size 5 cm in diameter. AT wild nature there is a white-flowered form of the Japanese lily - L. japonicum var. Album Willson.
Homeland - the foothills of Japan up to 800 meters above sea level on the edges of forests under the canopy of trees in the bamboo thickets of the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu - the habitat of the Japanese lily, where the climate is characterized by incessant summer rains From June to July, winter monsoons bring massive snowfalls and dry, sunny autumns.
Lilium rubellum - reddish lily, photo left: http://yuri-park.jp/ right: at Takashimizu natural park (800 m) in Japan http://pacificbulbsociety.org, http://yuri-park.jp/
Lily reddish | Lilium rubellum
description of the type of lily of the natural flora of Japan
The stems are green with brown shading and reach a height of 80 cm, the suprabulbous roots are poorly developed, the leaves are round-lanceolate, 5-12 cm long. The bulb is small 2.5 - 3 cm in diameter, ovoid with white scales and powerful thick roots. In inflorescence no more than 6 fragrant pink flower 6 cm in diameter, yellow pollen. Beginning of flowering: May - June. Hybridizers use the reddish lily to cross in order to get hybrids early term flowering.
Grows in the north. Honshu 1500 meters above sea level in climate zone with long cold winters, hot rainy summer and dry warm autumn. For cultivation in a culture of reddish alpine lily, high humidity air and well-drained, constantly moist soil.
Lily is beautiful | lilium speciosum
description of the type of lily of natural flora
Lily is beautiful - L. speciosum was born and thrives on the volcanic islands of Shikoku, Kyushu, Koshiki, China and Taiwan without climbing above 300 meters above sea level. Unique in beauty and popularity wild lily with chalmoid miniature flowers 4 - 5 cm in diameter - exquisite, like an orchid, in its flower the depth of the most delicate oriental colors is hidden: white - pink with crimson spots, open nectaries and numerous outgrowths and papillae at the base of the lobes. High peduncle up to 150 cm with long leaves up to 20 cm. Lily spososum blooms in August. The bulb is large from 5 to 10 cm in diameter, densely covered with juicy light purple - golden scales.
Lily is a beautiful var. glorisoides- J. Baker 1880 | Lilium speciosum var. gloriosoides - Baker 1880. A variety of beautiful lily was named for its resemblance to gloriosa, wavy white petals with penetrating red dots and outgrowths at the base of the lobes have much in common in appearance with exotic creeper, a member of the lily family Liliaceae gloriosa. In botanical reference books, the lily is also known as Lily Konishi- B. Guyat 1911 | lilium konishii - Hayata 1911. Beautiful lily var. glorisoides was first collected by the French collector A. David in August 1868 in the Jiangxi province of Central China. Photo: Jim Ault
Lily Henry | L. Henry
In creating oriental hybrids lily Henry | L. Henrii - botanical drawing
Section 7 Oriental Hybrid Lilies
Beautiful live photos of oriental lily hybrids from my friends' gardens are collected in our Lilium Lily community on google+
Flower shape (perianth) Section 7. Oriental hybrids divided into 4 groups:
7a - tubular flowers
7b - cupped flowers
7c - flowers with a flat saucer-shaped perianth
7g - chalmoid form: saucer-shaped flowers with the ends of the petals bent back
A collection of terry oriental lily hybrids has become fashionable in our community. The price of oriental hybrids of terry-shaped lilies "rolls over"! And why not buy a lily bulb worth more than 500 rubles? Okay, we’re buying ... but before buying, we need to prepare a place in the greenhouse for planting an expensive bulb, in the open field, the new terry oriental hybrids are not frost-resistant, the bulb dies in the very first year after planting.
How and when to buy oriental hybrid lily bulbs? Imported lily bulbs go on sale at garden centers in early February. Do not postpone the purchase until late spring, buy fresh lilies right away before they germinate. And if you delayed the purchase and you got bulbs with green sprouts, do not hide them from the light, plant them as soon as possible for distillation in tall and narrow pots and be surprised at the flowering of your lilies in early summer.
Oriental hybrids of lilies are heat-loving bulbous flowers. Planting and transplanting oriental lily hybrids is recommended in the fall after flowering. I recommend planting bulbs in drained soil, under the bottom of the bulb, you should pour clean river sand, thus preventing direct contact of unprotected scales with fertile soil. Lilies grow in one place for more than 3 years, so the soil must be fertile and well filled with humus, have an acidic pH below 6.5. Embedment depth in the ground: 3 times the height of the bulb, approx. 15 cm fertile soil above the top of the bulb. Deep planting will protect the heat-loving lily from freezing cold winter, and will also provide an opportunity for intensive development of stem supra-bulb roots. For the winter, flower beds with oriental hybrids are covered with coniferous spruce branches, which will protect the soil from deep freezing during harsh snowless winters. Modern terry forms of oriental hybrids are planted in greenhouses.
Oriental hybrid lilies are supplied to Russia from abroad. I recommend buying lilies in individual packages, which indicate the Manufacturer and Supplier of planting material. In the catalogs of lilies, choose varieties of lilies with a short growing season, so that the bulbs weakened by late flowering have time to ripen before the onset of cold weather.
Lilies oriental hybrids
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Lilies are popular garden flowers belonging to the Lily family. In nature, they grow both in Europe and in Asia. The most favorite places: foothills, mountains and meadow zones. Currently, thanks to selection, there are about 5 thousand ornamental varieties lilies used in floriculture. All garden lilies by origin can be divided into 8 groups.
Kinds
Popular types include the following:
Asian
The most popular and numerous group. It got its name as a result of selection: lilies of East Asian origin were used to breed varieties. It is distinguished by its unpretentiousness and a wide variety of varieties, which differ among themselves in terms of flowering periods, color and shape of inflorescences. Most Asiatic lilies have scentless flowers. Frost-resistant, do not require shelter for the winter. Grows in both sun and shady places. Ideal soils for them are slightly acidic.
The most famous varieties: Fata Morgana, Aphrodite, Golden Stone, Detroit.
American
They grow in height from 1 to 2 meters. These lilies are rhizomatous. Inflorescences of graceful chalmoid form. Differs in rare exotic colors. They prefer sunny places. They love warmth, but have good frost resistance. They prefer moisture, but do not tolerate heavy soils and stagnant water. These lilies need slightly acidic loose soil and good drainage. They don't tolerate transplant well. Despite their beauty, these lilies are still not very common in Russia.
American lilies include varieties: Del North, San Gabriel, Afterglow.
Eastern or Oriental
The size of the inflorescences varies from medium to very large. Modern varieties are distinguished by a variety of flower colors - from white and pink to purple-red. In most varieties of this group, the flowers are very fragrant. Demanding conditions. They bloom later than other lilies.
For a long time, the varieties of this group were unsuitable for growing in the middle lane, only recently breeders managed to bring winter-hardy varieties lilies suitable for open ground, for example: Crystal Star, Le Reve, Salmon.
Longiflora or Longiflorum
Tall plants with white inflorescences of a very large funnel-shaped or tubular shape. They have a delicate aroma. The average height of plants is about 90 centimeters, but for last years bred by breeders dwarf varieties this group, their height is 40 centimeters. This is one of the most thermophilic groups of lilies. It is exacting to conditions, does not transfer a frost. In central Russia, they are grown in greenhouses or containers.
Varieties of lilies Longiflorum: White Haven, White Elegance, White Fox.
Candidum or Snow White
It is also called the lily of the Madonna. A group of perennial bulbous lilies of European origin that do not have stem roots. All the few varieties have fragrant inflorescences of a light color (from snow-white to yellow). This lily does best in sunny areas. Alkaline soils are preferred. Susceptible to fungal diseases. For the winter, the Snow White lily needs to be covered.
The most spectacular varieties are Apollo, Prelude, Artemis.
Martagon or Curly
Received its second name due to inflorescences unusual shape. The flowers have a sharp sweet smell. Able to grow on poor soils, but prefers garden fertile. Suitable for growing in partial shade, but there are varieties that need direct sun. Resistant to rot and viral diseases, durable. One of the most winter-hardy groups, in nature, the wild variety of this lily, called saranka, grows in forests Eastern Siberia, so Martagon is a suitable lily for Siberia.
Varieties of Curly Lily: Henry, Citronella, Pink Tiger, Orange Tiger, Haiwata.
Terry
A relatively new subgroup of hybrid varieties of Oriental and Asiatic lilies. This group is dominated by bright and voluminous flowers with an unusual color of the petals or solid colors.
Popular varieties include the following: DOUBLE GERARD, DOUBLE DAVID, DOUBLE LUDWIG, DOUBLE OWEN.
Tubular or Orleans
Tall plants with large tubular inflorescences. There is also a funnel-shaped flower. They are distinguished by a wide variety of colors and persistent aroma. The height of the stem can reach 190 centimeters, the length of the inflorescences is 15–18 centimeters. Unpretentious lilies. They winter well, but they do not tolerate frost well and are demanding on lighting, they prefer sunny places. In nature, they grow in mountainous areas, so rocky, loose, permeable soil, neutral in acidity, is suitable for them. They need fertilizing during the growing season. They do not tolerate moisture well.
Tube lilies include varieties: Pink Perfection, Royal Gold, Lady Alice, African Queen.
Brindle
These lilies are characterized by recognizable leopard and tiger prints in the form of inclusions of a darker color.
Popular varieties include the following: Pink Tiger, Flore Pleno, Splendens.
AA hybrids
Hybrid of Orleans (Tubular) lilies and Asiatic. Relatively the new kind, so there are still few varieties. Differ in unpretentiousness and high frost resistance. Not susceptible to rot and fungal diseases. Well adapted to the climate of the middle zone.
Varieties that can be purchased in Russia: IVORY BELLS, SILK BELLS.
LO hybrids
Hybrid of Longiflorum and Oriental lilies. Inflorescences have a characteristic funnel-shaped or tubular shape (shorter than Longiflorums) and color from white to deep pink. Undemanding to lighting.
Varieties: Triumfator, Pink Haven, Prince Promis.
LP hybrids or ONGIpets
Bred by Canadian breeders by crossing Orleans lilies and Longiflorums. Flowering later. On one peduncle there are up to 15-20 flowers. Winter-hardy and not susceptible to disease, so they can be grown in the suburbs.
Our most famous variety is Easter Morne.
OA hybrids
A relatively new species, bred by crossing Oriental (Eastern) and Asiatic lilies. The distinctive qualities of these plants are unpretentiousness and large showy flowers.
The most famous varieties are Fest Crown and Elegant Crown.
Varieties
The following varieties are popular:
Alchemy
Amaryllis
Arania
Bach
white pixels
Reborn beauty
Debbie
Jacqueline
yellow bird
the Gironde
Josephine (Josephine)
Astrologer
Eagle
Conca (Conca)
Queen of the night
Landini
Lemongrass
star magic
Malta
Marlene
Mathis
Miss Lucy
Montroy (Montreux)
Forever Susan
Nettis Pride
Many people want to decorate their summer cottage or home flower garden unusual and beautiful plants, they include lily flowers, namely, their oriental hybrids. These crops are grown both in boxes on the balcony and in small floor baths. In a flower bed they are planted close to the edge, thereby creating a beautiful flower arrangement. We will tell you more about this beautiful flower later in the article.
Oriental hybrids were obtained by crossing several East Asian species. The brightness of the flowering of these plants can only be observed closer to autumn, when other flowers have already faded. The flowers of hybrid lilies are large and have a pleasant aroma. So, the flowers of some varieties can reach a diameter of 250 mm. Color palette blossoming buds is quite diverse. They can be, for example, white, red or pink. As for the leaves of lilies of this variety, they are broadly lanceolate. The petioles of most of them are long. Flowers on spreading racemose inflorescences can be located both below and on the side. On some petals, papillae are visible. The shape of the flowers can be star-shaped or turban-shaped (i.e. in the form of a turban or turban). The first in the outer circle have beautiful petals. It's worth saying that various varieties lilies grow up different heights. In addition, each type of plant has its own individual rules for planting and care. It is also important to properly prepare the culture for wintering. In particular, it will be enough until autumn to simply remove the containers with seedlings in a suitable dry place. For wintering, you can put them in utility room or basement. The main thing is that they maintain a suitable temperature. bloom different varieties also at different times. So, early views begin to bloom in early August, and late varieties at the end of the same month or at the beginning of September. Old plants should be protected from prolonged rains, because. they can do a lot of damage. To do this, seedlings can be covered with foil or, in general, grown in greenhouses. Besides, high humidity increases the chance of developing a disease such as fusarium. General rules for planting plants
It takes a long time for hybrids to start flowering after planting. In older varieties, the growing season to flowering is about 130 days. In order for these plants to have time to bloom, the summer must be long enough. Therefore, in our regions it is necessary to protect plants from frost with the help of nonwovens. Do this in mid-spring and early autumn. But new varieties begin to bloom earlier, thanks to which even in our regions they have time to go through a full-fledged vegetation over the summer. At the same time, they can not be covered for the winter. In general, the first oriental hybrids were simply not suitable for growing in the middle lane. But this has changed thanks to modern technology, which has made these lilies more resistant to our conditions. The first flowers from some varieties can be expected already in the second half of July, even if they were planted late. Of the new varieties, oriental terry lilies are gaining popularity. There are also varieties of this culture that must "take root" on the site for 2-3 years before showing their true beauty. The fact is that their flowers grow so heavy that the stems simply cannot withstand them for the first years. Only after a while they will be able to get stronger. As for the soil, it is important that there is enough humus in it. This must ensure good drainage. In such conditions, flowering can be expected in the second half of summer. Otherwise, the cultivation technique is the same as for ordinary lilies. Any varieties of hybrid crops can grow both in the sun and in partial shade, and for a successful wintering, the most important thing is that there is no excess moisture in the soil. It is better to buy bulbs of Oriental hybrids in February or March. Lilies that will be purchased during this period can be stored until planting at a temperature of + 6 ... + 8 degrees in the refrigerator or in the basement covered with a layer of moist peat. If the seedlings are bought in containers, then they can be transplanted with a clod of earth in the summer, even during the period of active flowering. When purchasing Eastern hybrids for open ground, it is important to find out how long the plant's vegetation lasts before flowering. In addition, when buying, you should focus on characteristics the region in which the dacha is located. So, for the middle band it will be enough to take plants with a growing season of 90-100 days. Many new varieties have this duration. They usually have an average flower diameter of about 160 mm. For the successful cultivation of Eastern hybrids, fertile, slightly acidic soil is needed. It is allowed to plant in peaty soil, which is filled with sand and leafy humus. Be sure to do drainage. It is important that the bulbs are not planted in lowlands where moisture can accumulate, as this can damage the seedling. Choosing a site for planting lilies
Since the stems grow quite tall and the flowers are large, you need to choose a planting site that is protected from the wind. It should be noted that oriental hybrids coexist well with Althea. Alternatively, you can still plant the bulbs in groups in the middle of low shrubs and under fruit trees so that they are in a light shade. In any case, to protect the seedlings from the winter cold, planting should be deep. Above an adult bulb should be a layer of soil equal to a thickness of about two bulb diameters. Late blooming lilies are best planted in the spring to allow the plants to take root properly. Also, it's best to prepare the bulbs for their first winter. late autumn the culture is mulched with fallen leaves or peat. Then in the spring the lilies will begin to sprout later than usual and, thus, new sprouts will not fall under frost, which is likely in early June. In addition, low shoots are easier to cover. The flowers of Eastern hybrids are quite large and have a pleasant aroma. The smell coming from freshly cut flowers is better perceived outdoors than indoors. To make the flower beds look more stylish and modern next to Oriental hybrids, it is recommended to plant creeping ornamental crops of small stature. It is also convenient from a practical point of view. So, thanks to such a landing, you can prevent overheating of the earth in the heat. In addition, in winter, these shrubs will trap a layer of snow that plays the role additional insulation for nearby plants. In the spring, they will create frost protection, which is useful for young shoots. In order for Oriental lilies to grow well, as mentioned above, they need loose and nutritious soil. It is important that moisture does not accumulate between the seedlings. This can occur in heavy and damp soils. Such areas should be loosened and made more breathable before planting. To do this, parts of sand, peat, perlite, vermiculite and other baking powder are added to their composition. It is recommended to add a little more ash. Fresh manure is best not to use at all. Planting order
Depending on the variety, its height and power, the distance between plantings of the Eastern Line depends. In any case, they should be planted at a distance of at least 200 mm from each other. Thanks to this, the lily will eat well. In addition, this will provide good ventilation to the root system, because it is most prone to the appearance of fungal diseases. It is better not to loosen the soil around the plant during the growth period. Only mulching is allowed. The fact is that there is a chance to disturb young roots located close to the surface. Lily bulbs that were dug up on the site or bought for planting should be planted in as soon as possible, you do not need to dry them, because. they do not yet have their own protective shell. Before planting the bulbs, it is best to soak them in some quality fungicide. Then they should be dried in the shade for a couple of hours. This is necessary in order to eliminate excess moisture that could accumulate on the seedlings. The roots of the plant can then be trimmed a little so that it is more convenient to place the seedling in the planting hole. If you plan to store the sprouts before planting, then they should be carefully placed in containers, lightly sprinkled with peat, moss or sand. In some cases, sellers and suppliers use dry sawdust for this purpose, obtained from conifers wood, which is not very suitable when the bulbs need to be stored for more than 3 weeks. In general, plant bulbs are stored much worse in sawdust. Lilies that have not been transplanted should be fed with phosphate-potassium fertilizers in early autumn. In the spring they bring to the site complex top dressing e.g. nitrogen. This should be done when the sprouts have reached a height of at least 100 mm. In the spring at this time, additional roots begin to sprout on the flower stalks of plants, due to which top dressing is absorbed faster. Submit again complex fertilizers follows the beginning of the formation of buds. If the bulbs were planted in August, then autumn top dressing should be eliminated or reduced to a minimum. In this case, it will be enough to add ash to the soil. Oriental lilies: care
Oriental lilies grow best in full sun or partial shade. It is desirable that abundant solar lighting It was in the morning or in the evening, but this is not necessary. If you need to cut seedlings, then it is best to do this early in the morning, while keeping as many leaves on the stem as possible. Removal more leaves leads to the fact that lilies bloom worse. To prevent mice from harming planted plants, Persian fritillaria, daffodils, or colchicum can be planted next to the beds. In winter, it is important to remove the fallen snow from the site in time. Oriental lilies usually reproduce vegetatively and by seed. Each breeding method has its own advantages and disadvantages. But if there is no time for this, then it is easier to purchase bulbs in a special store. To appearance flower beds have become more stylish and refined, it is enough to plant only 3-5 plants. Culture varietiesDepending on the variety of the flower, four groups of varieties of Oriental lilies are distinguished.
Oriental Lily: photo
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Or Oriental - hybrids obtained from crossing East Asian species. This section is distinguished by the richness of shades and shapes of large, usually very fragrant flowers. They bloom at the end of summer, after the most common "Asian" lilies in our gardens have faded.
Photo gallery of oriental lilies
It was once believed that oriental lilies are too tender and capricious to grow them in the middle lane, because due to late flowering they go into winter ill-prepared and often freeze out. But modern technologies made it possible to create many resistant varieties. Some bloom already from the second half of July, even if planted quite late in the spring (for example, after purchase at the garden center or by mail).
In addition, a whole group of completely new terry oriental lilies. All of them have a wonderful delicate aroma, amazing bright flowers, as well as unusual large quantity petals. Lily flowers of some varieties are so large and heavy that they can show their true beauty only in the second or even third year after planting. Provide them with good drainage and humus-rich soil, and they will surely delight you with their friendly and bright flowering in late July - August. Otherwise, agricultural technology is the same as for ordinary oriental lilies. They are fairly easy to grow and grow well in full sun or partial shade. All varieties winter well in the absence of excessive moisture. Height 80-100 cm. We recommend new items: " Magic Star", "Broken Heart", "Sweet Rosy", "Lodewijk".
Oriental lily bulbs do not need to be dried. If planting stock comes from nest division in your area, plant lilies as soon as possible after digging up, and if you purchase bulbs from a store, make sure they are not wilted and shriveled. The layer of soil above an adult bulb should be on average two of its diameters, but not less than 10-12 cm, and in the northern regions it is recommended to even deepen them up to 15-20 cm - this way they will germinate later, and the likelihood of damage to the buds spring frosts will decrease. Luxurious flowers need a sufficient area for nutrition, try to maintain a distance of 20-25 cm between the bulbs.
Overheating of roots and bulbs is harmful to lilies. To avoid it, use mulch. It is even better to shade the planting site with ground cover plants (planted directly above the bulbs), other perennials, and especially (planted nearby). Lilies look best when covered Bottom part, and next to the bushes they even hibernate better: snow accumulates here, and damage to sprouts by late frosts is less common.
The main secret of a successful wintering of the oriental lily: the soil must be dry. In autumn, wait until dry weather sets in for a while, and cover the plantings with waterproof material. The place should be flat, without a slope, so that water does not flow under the shelter. It will not be noticeable in the flower garden if flowers are planted around, growing luxuriantly in late summer and autumn.
They differ in appearance and conditions of detention. The principles of reproduction are very similar.
When propagating both, all parts of the plant are used.
Flower growers know no more than 30 sections of varieties or so-called lily hybrids. They are the result of interbreeding. wild species. For all their recognizability, they are not similar to each other. For example, oriental and Asian lilies have differences in structure and conditions of detention.
In Russia on household plots Asian hybrids were mainly distributed.
Orientals, like other species, have appeared only recently. Why? The answer is very simple: Asian lilies are very unpretentious, do not require shelter. The winter hardiness of this variety group makes it possible to grow them almost throughout the entire territory of central Russia.
They bloom early, before their relatives from other hybrid groups.
At the end of June, white, cream, burgundy and tricolor Asiatic lilies bloom. The size of this group is from 7 to 15 cm. They can have two flower shapes: cupped and chalmoid. vary in location:
- horizontal
- upward looking
- drooping
Asian hybrids, due to their hardiness, are very common not only in Russia, but throughout the world. About 30% of all lilies are "Asian". They may not endure a harsh winter only in the absence of snow cover. Therefore, in open, ventilated places, they are covered a little.
After the appearance of oriental hybrids in Russia, the accents shifted slightly. Now, getting to know oriental beauties, many pay attention not so much to unpretentiousness in growing conditions, but to the beauty of the flower, its size and aroma. 10 percent of all varieties grown are oriental lilies.
In general, they are much larger and brighter than the "Asians". The palette of their color can be from white to gold, from pink to bright purple. The size of the flower can reach up to 25 cm. All oriental varieties smell pleasant and strong. It is these flowers that look best and are used in cutting to make bouquets. Asian hybrids are mainly used in landscape design and just to decorate the garden.
But, unfortunately, such beauty is not without flaws. Oriental lilies are more delicate. They are not as winter-hardy and are more demanding on soil composition and structure.
If the basic methods of agricultural technology are not observed, they become smaller, degenerate and may even die.
Oriental lilies are not resistant to viruses. This is another important drawback, which does not allow to fully carry out breeding work and be widespread in ordinary suburban areas.
Oriental lilies: varietal groups
Oriental lilies are the result of complex crosses. It is often hard to believe, looking at different varieties, that they belong to the same group. According to the shape of the flower, they are divided into:
- plants with flowers in the form of a bowl
- with tubular shapes
- flowers in which the petals are bent back
- wide open flowers
- Lovely Girl. Flowers of this variety can compete in beauty with orchids. They have a huge corrugated flower of rare beauty on a long (80 cm) stem and a heady aroma. Coloring - cream with raspberry spots, blooms in July.
- Casablanca. Highly tall stem, up to 1.2 m. Huge, 25 cm, boiling white flowers do not have specks, grow 7-9 pieces on one stem.
- Magic Star. strong plant up to a meter high. Flowers strongly double, up to 20 cm in diameter. Their color is pink, white along the edge, and the spot resembles a star. The speck has the same bright crimson color as the spot.
- Extravaganza. Very delicate, fragrant and large flowers white color with pink blurred stripes on the petals. The petals are bent, and the specks are slightly brighter than the stripes on them.
- Barbados. This is tall plant(about a meter) with extraordinary oriental beauty, which brings large buds, simultaneously blooming at the top of the stem. Their diameter is 25 cm, the color is pink with various shades. To the corrugated edge, it turns into pure white, in the center - a bright pink stripe, the color of the speck is rich pink.
- Pink Perfection. Variety with a tubular flower. About 12 light lilac tubular flowers are located on a tall stem.
Of course, Asiatic lilies cannot compete with such a rare beauty. They amaze not only with their flowers, but also with their aroma. Some varieties begin to exude it only in the evenings. Lilies are good in bouquets. You just need to be prudent with such gifts and not put a vase with fragrant flower to the bedroom.
In the garden, such giant flowers go well with shrubs and tall herbaceous plants. Looks great classic combination: plus lilies. They can be combined in various variations not only in color, but also in shape, height and, in special occasions by smell.
No wonder they decorate eastern temples and palaces. Beautiful women compared with these colors. They are used to prepare food and medicinal supplements.
reproduction
Oriental lilies are not only very beautiful flowers, but also extremely capricious. Many, even experienced gardeners, due to inept cultivation, they lose valuable planting material. In addition, these flowers are quite expensive. That is why you need to learn how to breed them.
How to propagate lilies:
- seeds
- scales
- child bulbs
- bulbs
- petioles
- leaves
The most painstaking of the methods is propagation by seeds. When propagated by own seeds, not all signs may be transmitted or not transmitted at all. Purchased seeds give some guarantee that exactly what is shown in the picture will grow. But they have a significant disadvantage - they sprout worse than their own.
Reproduction by daughter bulbs occurs immediately after flowering. They are planted on the same or the next day after digging. Bulbs are buried to a depth of 15 cm. This is done so that the bulbs do not freeze in winter.
Lilies can be propagated even by leaves! At the base of each leaf there is the potential necessary for the formation of roots. You can cut off the leaves when cuttings. On the planting material(cuttings) they are not needed, so they themselves become planting material.
This is not the most successful way of all presented, but you need to try.
We propagate by scales
The scales make tiny bulbs. You need to be patient, because such flowers will bloom only after 3-5 years. And they have unusually at first small size. They are harvested in April-May or autumn. Up to 3 onions can develop on one scale.
Scales propagate not only oriental lilies. For example, Asian breeds are much faster this way. But a lot depends on the characteristics of the variety and the specific one. In many of them, bulbs form on scales.
Reproduction by bulbs
Reproduction by bulbs is similar to reproduction by scales. The size of the bulbs is the same, and the timing of the formation of the plant is similar. Flowering also occurs in 2-3 years. Bulbs are formed in the axils of the leaves.
If they are not collected, then they fall and develop on their own. Of course, not all. There is an unsuccessful self-seeding. The purpose of self-collection: to increase the percentage of survival. Once harvested, they should be planted immediately.
Reproduction by cuttings
Lilies can be propagated by cuttings throughout the summer, but it is better to do this in early June in order to root system has been formed.
For planting, you need to prepare a bed with loose soil, which has a neutral reaction.
Cuttings should be cut only from those plants where there is no bud or at least its development is in its infancy. 3-5 axils are left on one cutting, the leaves are removed, leaving 1-2 upper ones. The lower cut is made oblique, increasing the surface for the formation of roots. Planted in a garden bed, in a wet groove, at an angle of 45 degrees and sprinkled with dry soil.
Reproduction of lilies with scales - on the video: