Water lily and other species: Asiatic, Tiger, Martagon
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Water lily, or water lily, is found in bodies of stagnant water or with a moderate flow rate. The plant looks beautiful, so it is specially grown in decorative ponds near houses. There are several species with different requirements for growing conditions, which should be discussed separately.
Water lily
The varieties are varied, but the main types are united by similar characteristics - the shape of the leaf, the root system.
Description of the flower
The types of lilies vary. The leaves have two main shades - reddish and deep green. Their size, as well as the size of the flower, depends on the variety. There are both small specimens with leaves from 2 cm, and huge ones with a three-meter leaf.
White water lily
The size of the bulb differs depending on the variety. The size increases with growth, optimal for planting - at least 20 cm in diameter.
Varieties
All varieties of varieties differ not only in shape and color, but also in resistance to low temperatures. This is important for water bodies in Russia, since the cultivation of tropical species will be complicated by the need to isolate the roots during frosts.
It is possible to quickly determine how the lily relates to negative temperatures by its color. A blue or purple hue indicates cold intolerance, and red, orange, yellow, pinkish or snow-white overwinter in a pond easily.
Landing
To plant a plant, you need to prepare a reservoir by cleaning the bottom or filling it with a special decorative coating. Medium-sized plants are planted in a pond from 30 cm deep, 20 cm is enough for dwarf ones. The latter can be planted in open ground, for larger ones, separate containers are prepared.
The pot should have large holes in the bottom. You need to plant the root closer to the edge, directing the growing bud to the center. A group of bulbs in one container is unacceptable as there is not enough space for the plant to develop.
Yellow water lily
Care
A master who has been dealing with this type of decoration for a long time knows that caring for a lily is not difficult. It is enough to replant the root in time, collect pests and remove wilted parts to prevent rotting.
Types of lilies
The official version of the classification assumes 44 species. Each one differs in the shape and color of leaves, flowers, and the size of the pedicel.
Water lilies can be of different sizes, and breeding conditions are also significantly different. For some, completely stagnant water without a current is preferable, while others are accustomed to growing in a river environment with a moderate current.
The main varieties for cultivation in ornamental ponds of gardens include a classification that takes into account how much the hybrid tolerates negative temperatures. This helps to choose the right care.
Tree lilies: myth or reality
The tree lily is a legend among gardeners that emerged as a gimmick to boost sales.It was assumed that instead of a soft pedicel in the form of a spiral, the plant has a tree trunk resembling a liana. However, it has not yet been possible to meet a similar variety or obtain it by breeding.
Lily Martagon
The hybrid lily Martagon stands out for its special flower shape - it looks down. Gardeners appreciate this variety for its size, which, with proper care, often exceeds one and a half meters.
Description of the flower
The variety is quite rare, but very eye-catching, so summer residents often avoid planting it because of the desire of neighbors to steal the bulb. Shades of flowers vary, there are burgundy, orange, white lily, as well as combinations with splashes.
The name in Russia differs, sometimes the variety is called Turkish, Royal or Kudrevataya Lilia because of the special shape of the inflorescences. During flowering during the first summer month, the flowers spread a bright aroma, which attracts butterflies. All inflorescences are collected in a dense bush, which looks impressive.
Varieties
The royal species does not differ in variety: there are no more than a hundred varieties in total, differing in color and slightly in height. Lily kitto is one of the most popular.
Lily martagon
Planting varieties Martagon
It is better to plant using a step-by-step sequence:
- Choose an area where shadow predominates, otherwise watering will have to be increased.
- Treat the planting site by placing fertilizers at a depth of 35 cm.
- Deepen the bulb at least 20 cm.
- Plant a plant, putting mulch from leaves and ash on top, as much as your hand can take.
Caring for Martagon
This species is sometimes called the wild lily, as it does not require much attention. Watering is needed only in severe drought, top dressing is possible, but not required. Diseases are usually bypassed, so the view does not bring problems.
Asiatic lily
The description of the variety should start with a mention of the variety of shades. A rare species other than Asian, it has a similar range of shades, which attracts gardeners looking for a unique style.
In gardens, this species can be recognized by the absence of an obsessive smell. Shades vary, there are very light pink lilies, combinations of light and dark tones, as well as bright purples. The variety is compared to a chameleon.
Asiatic lily
Varieties
The Asian variety includes about 150 varieties, all of which are unpretentious. The most famous lily is Marlene.
Landing
A view is planted at a shallow depth of up to 14 cm. In this case, no preliminary work, except for excavation and watering, is required. It is important to remove excess moisture and provide a drainage layer to prevent rotting. You can choose any season of the year, but in the case of disembarkation before the cold weather, it is worth covering the planting area with polyethylene in the first year. It must be removed after thawing.
Care
For a flower, the correct water balance is important - timely watering, and basal. Fertilizing for better flowering can be up to 4 times with any suitable substance. The variety tolerates subzero temperatures well, so no additional care is required during the winter.
Hybrid tiger lily
The name tiger lily speaks for itself: this plant is large, massive, up to two meters in height. A feature is the difference in flower shapes, as there are both tulip-shaped and turban-shaped.
Tiger lily
There are varieties that are suitable for planting in the garden, but there are also varieties that grow in the wilderness. This confirms the unpretentiousness of the plant. A large bush lily prefers a windless area, the sun. It normally tolerates slightly high humidity, but it is worse for drought.
Varieties
Surprisingly, this variety has become the premier flower for many. Often, a large variety was used to create hybrids, increasing their size. There are less than 50 independent species. Lily Regale, for example, represented by a large white flower, is liked by many gardeners.
Landing
Despite the unpretentiousness regarding care, it is important to choose the right place for disembarkation. It should be sunny at the same time, while the soil should be protected from drying out. Sometimes the French method is used to fulfill the conditions, when the soil is sown at the same time with undersized decorative grass. Such a flower bed looks spectacular.
You can choose any planting time, but it is important not to forget to organize a sandy drainage layer to exclude rotting. Planting depth 3-4 bulbs.
Care
The variety is resistant to diseases, it also tolerates the absence of additional nutrients normally. Much more important to the flower is watering, which should be enough.
Oriental lily
The oriental lily is distinguished by its splendor. Often this variety becomes a garden decoration. There are large double flowers, as well as a more complex form of fudge inflorescence, which attracts attention with its layering. All varieties are large, tall.
Oriental lily
Varieties
There are no more than 70 variants of the bred breeds, however, work is underway to expand. Due to its unpretentiousness, this type is popular.
Landing
When planting, the usual rules for laying a bulb are respected, but you need to separately take time to choose a place. Due to its large size, which is not typical for wildlife, it is worth choosing a landing area that is calm and quiet, with a natural change of shade in the sun during the day.
Care
The plant tolerates frost easily, therefore it does not require shelter or digging up. Thanks to a well-developed root system, the plant can extract moisture on its own, so the gardener's forgetfulness when watering is also not terrible for him.
Curly lily
Another name is Saranka lily. She is beautiful and effective, people pay attention to her. Such a plant deserves a place in the flowerbed. This variety came from the Martagon variety, but there are differences. For example, the sap of this plant was considered holy, as it was used in the treatment of open wounds. And of course, its exterior attracts externally, as curly bushes look fabulous.
Varieties
There is not much diversity among this group, since it is itself a hybrid. In total, there are about 20 subspecies.
Landing
Planting is provided in bright sunny areas, where the humidity is slightly below normal for other species of this plant. It is also important to ensure high-quality drainage of liquid to exclude rotting.
Care
Curly lily is the most unpretentious, does not require frequent feeding or careful watering.
The varieties and varieties of lilies are varied and the flowers are beautiful. It is not for nothing that numerous performers, including the Japanese singer of Russian origin Origa, have compositions praising the plant. Its views amaze imagination and delight the eye.
