Lily - a garden flower, pyramidal type
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Lily is a flower that has an unusually beautiful petal shape and a pleasant scent. During the Renaissance, the plant was perceived as a symbol of purity and purity. Today, the perennial is truly considered the queen of flower beds and gardens. A wide variety of varieties and varieties allows you to choose the right specimens. If you learn about the care and planting of a lily flower, you can successfully plant it on your site.
Botanical description of lilies
Lily is an annual or perennial flower, belongs to the Liliaceae family. These are very showy and remarkable flowers, which are characterized by an unusual bud shape.
The lily has very beautiful buds
The birthplace of the lily plant and the history of its origin
The first mention of the flower dates back to 1700 BC. On the frescoes and vases of Egypt, Rome and Ancient Greece, you can find images of these plants.
Many legends are associated with the history of origin and the birthplace of the herbaceous plant. According to one of them, it grew already in the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve were able to enjoy its beauty and aroma for the first time.
The perennial genus is subdivided into 110 species, which mainly grow in Europe and Asia. There are 6 species on the territory of North America, and about 16 are distributed in Russia.
When lilies bloom and what color they are
A year after planting the seeds, a bulb begins to form in the ground, which does not bear a flowering stem for 3-7 years. Until it grows to the required size, an airy stem that will bloom will not appear.
The flowering period of a plant usually falls in the summer season and in some cases can last until autumn. Coloring ranges from light, white shades to bright reds, oranges and purples.
What does a lily look like
The green stem comes from the bulbs and points straight up. It usually has a varied number of leaves. Platinum plates are arranged in a spiral manner. In the corner of the last leaf from below, a bud is formed, which grows, turning into a new bulb that can bloom in a year. Thus, natural reproduction occurs.
The perennial perianth consists of 6 loose leaves, which together form a kind of funnel or bell. The upper parts are slightly bent, and at the base there are cracks closed by a glandular tissue capable of secreting sweet juice.
The fruit is a three-nested capsule containing flat seeds covered with a pale or brownish skin.
What kind are lilies
The most popular species in our country is the Saranka lily. It has a tall stem ending in a pinkish flower. Perennial is bred in gardens, sowing independently. In addition, in Russia you can often find Sadovaya.
Marine animals resembling lilies
No less popular types: common white, Perineian, Golden and Orange lily.Outwardly, alpine varieties look unusual. They are common in Asia. They are characterized by buds similar to orchid flowers.
Lily groups
To draw up an official classification, it was proposed to divide the species into several main sections or groups.
Asian hybrids of lilies
This group includes varieties of lilies:
- Bulbous,
- Daurskaya,
- Dwarf,
- Tiger,
- Nice,
- Single color,
- Callous.
For the best growth and development of perennials, it is important to ensure good drainage in the soil so that excess moisture cannot stagnate. Then it will be possible to observe beautiful plants of white, rich yellow, red, orange and pink colors.
The stem can reach up to 40 cm in height, and in some cases even 1.5 meters. For varieties of the Bulbonosnaya variety, the presence of bulbs is characteristic - air bulbs in the axils of the leaves. The varieties do not emit aroma, but are attractive in appearance.
Curly lily hybrids
The section includes varieties Kudrevaty, Medeolovidny, Tsindavsky and Hanson's variety.
Hybrids can be characterized as tall, as some varieties can grow up to 240 cm in height. The flowers are usually colored in delicate light shades. Plants are unpretentious to the soil and light level and are able to withstand frost and cold.
Snow-white hybrids of lilies
The group is characterized by varieties: Chalcedony, Odnobratstvennaya, Belosnezhnaya and others.
The snow-white variety has a bud colored in light white tones. It has 6 petals, the upper edges of which are slightly bent towards the base. The buds are shaped like a crow or a small bell. The variety is obtained by crossing the royal and chalcedony lilies.
American lily hybrids
The section includes such North American varieties as Kellogg, Bolander, Pari, Humboldt and Leopard. Plants with amazing two-color coloration are often found. The petals have reddish-brown dots that create a leopard effect.
Breeding hybrids requires an area on the sunny side and regular watering. Acidic soils will be the best soil.
American has a two-tone color
Long-flowered hybrids of lilies
Hybrids come from Longiflorum, Formosa and Filipino lilies. These varieties are predominantly colored in white. The height of the stem reaches about 130 cm. The cultivars often suffer from diseases and viruses, therefore they must be regularly treated with various preparations that are available in flower shops.
Such varieties are recommended to be grown not as a street plant, but at home.
Long varieties are distinguished by snow-white buds
Long-flowered hybrids are thermophilic, so they must be covered for the winter.
Tubular and Orleans lily hybrids
The main varieties of the group are: Royal, Sulfur-yellow, as well as Henry and Sargent. About 15 flowers grow on one stem. Hybrids give off a pleasant smell that stands out from the rest of the plants. They prefer alkaline soil and fertile soil.
Flowering begins in the middle of the summer period.
Oriental hybrids of lilies
The origin of hybrids comes from Golden, Japanese, Reddish, Beautiful and Noble lilies.
A characteristic feature of the group is the presence of a strong odor, which becomes much stronger at night. The buds are usually colored white, pink and red. The stem is straight and tall. Plants of these varieties are difficult to breed due to the high risk of infection with fungal infections and diseases.
Oriental hybrids love acidic soil
The flowering period occurs in the second half of summer, about 5-6 years after planting the seeds or bulbs.
Interspecific hybrids of lilies
LA hybrids are obtained by crossing Longiflorum and Asian hybrids. They are not afraid of frost and cold weather, they have large flowers of various colors. They usually give off a pleasant, persistent odor.
OT hybrids are the result of crossing Oriental and Tubular hybrids. Plants have large buds that open up to 25 cm in diameter.
LO hybrids can be obtained by crossing Longiflorum and Oriental hybrids. The cultivars have short tubes and a funnel-shaped bud. Petals are usually pink or light white.
Species lilies
This group includes wild varieties. Those varieties that are not included in the first 10 sections belong to the very last group.
Water lily grows in ponds
Economic value and use of lilies
Lily is a plant that is actively used as a decorative element in garden plots. Some of the species are capable of surviving winter frosts with ease. Others require shelter during cold weather. In addition, the perennial is grown as a houseplant.
The plant is often used in perfumery. The smell emanating from the flower can relieve stress.
The use of hybrid lilies in landscape design
Plants are often used as decoration for a garden or park area. With the help of flowers of various colors, you can create magnificent patterns in the flower beds.
Lilies perfectly decorate the landscape
To create a harmonious picture, landscape designers suggest planting low-growing varieties as a curb, and pushing high varieties into the background. Shrub plants are planted in groups, which allows you to create equally wonderful images in the garden or city flower bed.
Pink perennials can be combined with plants that have spreading green leaves. Lilies create a magnificent landscape with peonies, ferns, junipers and gladioli of the kind of Monomakh's Cap.
Lilia Sadovaya
Caring for and growing a lily in the garden is a simple process. First you need to choose the right variety that is suitable for the site.
At the same time, preference is given to garden varieties. Such flowers are characterized by a straight stem that can stretch up to 250 m in height. Leaves can be arranged in a spiral or root rosette. There are more leaf blades at the base than at the top.
The color can be light white, orange, red or dark purple. Inflorescences are formed in a conical, cylindrical and umbellate shape. From 16 to 30 flowers are formed on one stem.
Garden lily blooms for about 14 days
Pyramidal lily
This subspecies is popular with many gardeners. The name is due to the fact that the cascading bush has the shape of a pyramid. Plants quickly form new shoots, allowing the bush to instantly grow thicker and more lush. On one stem, several bright, unusual buds of different shades usually grow at once. Most varieties are represented by tall perennials that are resistant to cold weather.
Pyramidal lily: planting and care
It is recommended to plant the pyramid lily in open ground. To do this, use bulbs, which can be purchased at a flower shop.
The planting period should be in May, when the soil has time to warm up well. You need to take several pieces of bulbs and plant them to a depth of no more than 20 cm.The soil should not be clayey, but if there is only such an option, then it must be diluted with river sand, humus and peat.
It is necessary that the soil is equipped with drainage, and the site is illuminated by the sun's rays.
Caring for pyramid lilies is easy. Water the plants in moderation 3-4 times a week. For this it is worth using settled water. Do not spray lily leaves, otherwise there will be a chance that the plant will get burned.
Fertilizers need to be applied three times:
- when planting bulbs using nitrogen supplements;
- during the formation of buds, adding mineral dressings;
- and after the plant has faded.
Lily Coloniform
This variety of lilies is most favorable for breeding in Russia. The advantages of perennials include the ability to withstand severe frosty winters and temperature extremes. The plant is rarely affected by diseases and practically does not succumb to pests.
Flowering lasts about 3 months.
Dutch lilies
Lily Golandskaya is a type of Asian hybrids. It is one of the popular varieties grown in gardens and summer cottages. Orange and red lilies look spectacular. Plants are resistant to cold weather and unpretentious in relation to the soil. The diameter of the flower when blooming can reach up to 15 cm, and flowering lasts about 2-4 weeks and occurs in the summer.
Dutch are very convenient for growing in gardens
Lily flowers are one of the most beautiful and popular plants. Their bizarre shape, pleasant smell and an abundance of colors have made them popular on all earthly continents. In order to create beautiful patterns from a perennial in a flower bed, it is important to learn everything about lilies, choose the right variety and follow all the rules of planting and care.
