Reproduction of lilies by bulb scales. Tips from experienced florists about the propagation of lilies: seeds, bulbs, scales, cuttings

Babies are small bulbs that form on the mother's bulb or in the axils of the leaves on the stem. They will make a good planting material if used correctly.

Lily babies can be of different sizes, the planting depth depends on it

It is most convenient to plant the children in September, after the lily blooms. For this you need:

dig up the plant and remove the children from the main bulb;
transplant an adult lily to a prepared place;
plant the bulbs in a school - a garden bed with fertile soil or a container.

If for some reason the disembarkation time is missed, you can put the planting material in a plastic bag with holes for ventilation. You can store it until spring on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

If you are not planning to transplant an adult plant, you can leave it in the ground. And separate the children by raking off the ground from the main bulb.

Correct planting of lily babies

The planting of two types of babies, bulbs and bulbs, is practically the same. Only the timing of the appearance of new flowers will be different. Baby bulbs can give a flower in the 2nd year of planting, and baby bulbs - at 3.

It is necessary to plant children on loose fertile soil. Previously, you can keep them for 20 minutes in a solution of potassium permanganate or copper sulfate for disinfection. It is customary to deepen the planting material of lilies to about 3 heights. Accordingly, for bulbs it will be one depth, and for bulbs it will be different.

The most difficult thing in this planting is not to lose the lily planting site next year and not uproot them like a weed. To preserve planting, you can select a place near the mother plant. It is better to plant bulbs and bulbs separately:

loosen the prepared soil and make a depression in it;
lower the baby into the hole without pressing it into the soil, and cover it with earth;
drive 4 pegs along the edges of the planting and tie them with wire, enclosing the area.

There is no need to water the planting. Wet autumn soil will help the sprouts to take root.

Lily is a very delicate and beautiful garden plant. It attracts attention with its bright unusual colors and pleasant sweet aroma.

Florists love to grow lilies everywhere: in gardens and flower beds, in pots and in personal plots. This touching sophisticated flower will take root almost anywhere, pleasing the eye and filling the air with a fragrance.

Among the many varieties of lilies, you will definitely choose for yourself some of the most pleasant and desirable ones that you will be proud of and enjoy.

But over time, you, like every gardener, will certainly have a question: how to propagate lilies so that they decorate your vases and lawns for a long time? Our article will be devoted to this issue.

However, first I would like to briefly get acquainted with this delicate flower and find out its main features.

Description of the species

Lily is a bright and versatile plant, the color range of which can range from deep white to deep purple. Breeders have bred several thousand varieties of this beautiful flower. It can be spotted and matte, terry and glossy, monochromatic and decorated with different patterns and designs.

The shape of the flowers is also complex and varied in texture. It can be stellate and flat, turban-shaped and tubular, funnel-shaped and bell-shaped.

Each type of lily differs from each other in the size of flowering. For example, the diameter of turban lilies varies between five and ten centimeters, and flat lilies - from twenty to twenty-five centimeters!

Landing conditions

What should you pay attention to before planting a lily?

First of all, it should be remembered that she is a perennial flower that loves one place and is afraid of transplants. Therefore, it is recommended to choose a site for lilies carefully, scrupulously, observing all the conditions of this demanding plant.

The very first thing that deserves attention is the place for grounding. It should be sunny and draft-free.

Flowers are also picky about the soil, they love loose and fertile soil. If we talk about the acidity of the soil, then here the preferences of lilies depend on its varieties and species. In most cases, flowers grow well in soil with a neutral acid-base balance.

It is recommended to fertilize the soil immediately a few days before planting. To do this, the soil must be dug up, and then mixed with ash, humus and peat. Then the area set aside for planting should be tamped and watered.

Bedding

Lilies are planted using bulbs, which can be purchased at any gardening store. Planting material should be healthy and juicy, fleshy, with a well-developed root system.

It is best to plant flowers in autumn, but you can do this in spring and even in summer. Much depends on the variety you choose.

Where to start landing?

First of all, it is necessary to dig small holes, the bottom of which is recommended to be rubbed with sand. An onion is laid on top and covered with sand, and then the entire hole is filled with earth and watered abundantly with water. After that, the bed can be mulched.

Beauty care

Lily petals are very fond of light, so they should always be in the sun. The same cannot be said about the root system of the flower.

It is best to wrap the soil around the stems with mulch or plant it with undersized ornamental plants. This will help the soil not overheat or dry out from direct sunlight.

What else does the lily need? Regular watering, of course. However, it is important not to overdo it here, the culture does not like excessive moisture.

It is equally important to carry out a systematic replenishment of flowers. In the period of emergence of shoots and during the ovaries of the first buds, a complex fertilizer is used, and after wilting, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are used.

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So, we briefly got acquainted with the life of a lily and the basic rules for its cultivation. Now let's find out how to propagate lilies, when it is best to do it and with what help.

Method one: scales

There are several effective ways to transplant a lily. When deciding which one is right for you, you should remember one simple rule: it is recommended to do vegetation in the fall. How to propagate lilies at this time of year? The most common and effective way is with bulbous scales.

Thanks to this method, about one hundred to one hundred and fifty new planting elements can be obtained. Moreover, the flake separation process can be carried out throughout the year.

So, how to propagate a lily with onion scales?

First of all, it must be removed from the soil and washed, and then carefully divided into scales. Sometimes the separation process can be carried out without digging out the onion, but slightly moving the ground near it.

How to propagate lilies with scales can be seen in the photo below.

The separated elements should be rinsed again and soaked in a light manganese solution for fifteen minutes. After drying a little, the scales are placed in a plastic bag, sprinkled with finely crushed charcoal, and tightly closed.

Stored elements can be stored for several weeks in a dark place at room temperature, and then, after the bulbs and root system have formed on them, they can be stored in the refrigerator or planted in a greenhouse.

How to propagate lilies with scales directly when planting planting material in the ground?

If the scales were separated in the spring, then in the fall bulbs are formed on them, which can be safely planted in the ground. If the division process took place in September, then in March it is recommended to ground the scales in the planting box, and only after two months, transplant the newly formed bulbs directly into the black soil.

Method two: bulbs

This is the most convenient way to breed flowering plants. The photo below will help us determine how to propagate lilies with bulbs.

As you can see, the bulbs are buds formed in the axils of the leaves. However, not all lilies are able to form bulbs on their stems.

The number of buds, as well as their size, depend not only on the variety, but also on weather conditions, growing conditions, age of plants and the completeness of flowering. Therefore, there will be more bulbs if the summer is cool, or if fewer inflorescences form on the stem of the plant.

When is the best time to harvest buds? The most favorable time for these events is August-September, when the lilies will bloom and the bulbs will begin to easily separate from the green stem.

How to propagate lilies by buds? There are at least two ways. The first is that the collected planting material is placed in polyethylene, sprinkled with fine sawdust or sand and determined in a cold place. Two weeks later, when young roots appear, the bulbs should be planted either directly in the open ground or in the ground of a pre-prepared planting box.

The second method of planting bulbs is to plant them immediately in a flower bed. However, after that, the soil should be thoroughly insulated by covering it with dry leaves, straw or sawdust.

When planting, the bulbs should be grounded by two to three centimeters, keeping a distance of five to six centimeters between them.

Method three: seeds

Many varieties of lilies have a certain box in their inflorescence, in which seeds are formed. When can you start collecting them?

It is very important to closely monitor the appearance of the plant. When the lily box becomes completely dry and turns brown, the planting material can be removed from it. It must be sown immediately into the ground or dried for further storage.

How to propagate lilies by seed? To begin with, they should be soaked in a wet cloth until the processes appear. Then the seeds are sown in the greenhouse, deepening them by no more than one centimeter.

In May, the strongest and healthiest plants can be planted in the beds, slightly shading their habitat. Fragile and weak seedlings are best left in the planting box until next spring.

Method four: cuttings

This method is used for breeding very valuable and rare varieties. During grafting, the stem is cut off with pruning shears, without waiting for the bud to bloom. The principle of operation is well illustrated in the illustration.

There are several techniques for propagating lilies by cuttings. Here are some of them:

Through stem... The instruction on how to propagate lilies with a stem is very simple: the cut off stalk is cut into several pieces seven to eight centimeters long, the lowest leaf is cut off and planted in the ground at a slight slope. After one to two months, bulbs will appear in the axils of the stems.
Through leaves... From the upper part of the plant, one leaf is cut off together with a short part of the main stem and buried in boxes specially prepared for planting. A month later, a root system should form on the cuttings. After that, it can be planted in open ground. In practice it is not at all difficult to propagate a lily with leaves. How to do this is shown in the photo below.

Many people have a question: is it possible to propagate a cut lily? As you can see, the grafting method is perfect for these purposes. However, one condition should be taken into account - the flower should not be outdoors for a long time, otherwise it will dry out and lose its reproductive abilities. The same principle of action is applicable when it becomes necessary to propagate a lily from a bouquet. How to do it better (using cuttings of leaves or stems) is up to you.

Method five

There are other ways to reproduce lilies - with the help of baby bulbs, by dividing nests, using petals, and so on. What are they?

Baby bulbs form on top of the underground stem. In late August - early September, they can be carefully separated from the green shoot, without digging up the main bulb and trying not to damage it. It is best to immediately ground the resulting planting material at a depth of four to five centimeters, and it is recommended to do this not in open ground, but in a greenhouse. Only after one or two years, the flowers can be transplanted to their permanent habitat.

Method six: bulb nests

What is the method of dividing bulb nests? Each year, several new, young bulbs grow near the mother bulb. Thus, a few years later, a whole nest of high-quality planting material is formed underground, pushing and interfering with each other.

In order for the flower to develop well, its bulbs are recommended to be divided and transplanted to a new place.

And finally ...

As you can see, breeding lilies is a very painstaking and time-consuming task, since these plants are capricious and need regular and high-quality care. They must be constantly fertilized, treated against diseases, and protected from pests.

An important matter is the reproduction of lilies, which also requires a lot of effort, time and skills. However, it is not that difficult to reproduce flowers. At first, you can experiment with different ways to choose the easiest and most convenient one for yourself. Having gotten used to and gaining experience, it will no longer be too difficult to plant lilies and transplant them.

So don't be afraid to take on something new. And don't be discouraged if something doesn't work out for you. You can definitely learn how to grow these beautiful adorable flowers, propagate them and care for them. And then your flower garden will be decorated with lilies of all kinds of colors and varieties every summer.

No other flowering plant has such a variety of propagation methods as the lily. Lilies reproduce vegetatively and by seeds. Propagated by seeds to obtain new varieties of lilies. At home, lilies are propagated vegetatively by daughter bulbs, scales, root bulbs, leaf cuttings, stem cuttings, stem bulbs, which are formed in some species in the leaf axils.

Propagation by daughter bulbs.

The most common and easiest way is propagation with daughter bulbs.

The lily bush is dug up in August-September, while retaining the bulbous roots (the roots of lilies, unlike other bulbous ones, are perennial). First, small children are separated, then large daughter bulbs, then we separate adult bulbs. The bulbs are sorted by size and planted - separately small children, separately daughter bulbs, separately adults.

Propagation by stem bulbs.

Many types of hybrids form bulbs on the stems. In such lilies, after flowering, at the end of the growing season, they collect the ripe, almost ready to crumble, the largest bulbs.

This usually happens from the end of August to October.

They are sown before winter in grooves 3-4 cm deep, at a distance of 2-3 cm from each other, covering the garden with sawdust, peat or compost for the winter, and after 2-3 years adult bulbs will grow from them.

Or sown in boxes with a fertile substrate.

reproduction-lilies-stem-bulbs

Sow the bulbs shallowly into the closed ground, the sprinkled layer of earth should be 1-2 cm high.The distance between the bulbs should be 3-5 cm.The top is covered with a glass jar or plastic bag to create a humid microclimate and put in a warm place (at room temperature) for germination. For the winter, containers with seedlings are taken out to a cool place until spring (cellar, basement, glazed balcony). In spring, seedlings are planted in open ground.

Under favorable conditions, lilies reproduce by self-seeding bulbs. In the fall, they crumble from the stem and in the spring they can even thicken the planting.

Reproduction of lilies by scales.

Lilies can be propagated with scales at any time of the year and this method is suitable for all varieties of lilies.

A certain number of scales (no more than a third of all scales) are separated from the mother bulb and planted (the scales are inserted with the lower part into the ground by 1-2 mm) in a container with a fertile substrate, not forgetting about drainage (they put a 3 - 5 cm layer expanded clay or gravel to the bottom of the tank).

A high-quality substrate is prepared from coconut fiber, vermicompost and washed coarse sand. To do this, mix 2 parts of vermicompost with 4 parts of coconut fiber and 1 part of sand.

reproduction-lily-scales

Also, the substrate can be prepared from a mixture of deciduous and sod land, humus and coarse sand in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 0.5.

Cover with a glass jar or plastic bag on top to create a humid microclimate and put in a warm place (at room temperature, avoiding direct sunlight). It is necessary to maintain a high level of humidity in such a greenhouse.

reproduction-lily-scales

After 1-2 months (faster in spring, slower in winter), 2-4 small baby onions with a diameter of 1-2 cm will appear on the scales.

rooting lily scales

Scales with babies - bulbs are transplanted into separate containers and grown until spring, preferably in a cooler place (+ 10 ° C).

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Already without a cover with cellophane.

In the spring, the children are separated and planted in the ground.

reproduction of lilies by scales

A year later (after the formation of adult bulbs), they are transplanted to a permanent place.

Propagation by root bulbs.

With this reproduction, in August, the stems are broken off in large bulbs and the root bulbs are separated from them, which are planted in a box or on ridges (to a depth of 4-5 cm). On the ridges for the winter, they should be covered with peat, fallen leaves. After 2-3 years, adult bulbs are formed from these root bulbs.

Propagation of lilies by cuttings (stem, leaf).

For propagation by cuttings, leaves with a piece of stem, segments of a stem with a dormant bud, and even just leaves are used.

reproduction-lily-cuttings

Lilies are propagated by cuttings after flowering. But (if not a pity) it is better to take cuttings and leaves during the lily budding period (cuttings will have a great vigor of growth).

The stem is divided into cuttings with 5-7 leaves. The lower leaves are removed, leaving 2-3 upper leaves.

It is better to take leaves for grafting from the top of the stem.

Prepared cuttings and leaves are kept in a solution of the rooting agent (growth stimulator) for 6-12 hours, and planted in a container with a fertile substrate, not forgetting about drainage.

stem cuttings in rooting solution

leaves in rooting solution

Leaves and cuttings must be deepened to half their length, preferably in an inclined position. Watered and covered with cellophane or glass jar on top.

planting of leaf cuttings

It is necessary to air the cuttings and leaves daily, briefly removing the package, and then return the package to its place, turning it inside out. The jar needs to be removed and wiped dry daily.

planting stem cuttings

After about a month or two (subject to constant maintenance of humidity in mini-greenhouses), on the section of the stem and leaves that are in the ground, baby bulbs are formed, which give roots and put out leaves. They are separated and also planted for growing in separate containers until spring. In spring, young bulbs are planted in open ground.

rooted leaves

Lilies can be propagated by stem cuttings and outdoors. To do this, the stems are separated from the bulbs during spring digging, divided into cuttings and planted in a greenhouse.

propagation of lilies by cuttings in the open field

After 1.5 months, bulbs form on the stem underground.

rooted stalk

To increase their number (up to 40 pieces), shallow longitudinal cuts are made on its underground part before planting the stem. Plants obtained by stem propagation will bloom for 1-2 years.

If the lily has adventitious (supra-luminal) roots, its stem is unscrewed from the ground after flowering and planted in the shade of the garden.

reproduction of lilies with supra-luminal roots

Reproduction of lilies by seeds.

lily seeds

When lilies are propagated by seeds, seeds are sown in February-March in a container with drainage (they put a 3 - 5 cm layer of expanded clay or gravel on the bottom of the container) and a fertile substrate.

A high-quality substrate is prepared from coconut fiber, vermicompost and washed coarse sand. To do this, mix 2 parts of vermicompost with 4 parts of coconut fiber and 1 part of sand.

cocofiber (left) and vermicompost (right)

Also, the substrate can be prepared from a mixture of deciduous and sod land, humus and coarse sand in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 0.5.

Shoots appear in 15-20 days. In the phase of a true leaf, the seedlings dive into a large container, at a distance of 5 × 5 cm. Until winter, the seedlings are kept warm (at room temperature), periodically watering and loosening the ground.

For the winter, the box is placed in the basement (cellar) with a temperature of + 4- + 6 ° C. In the spring, the bulbs are planted in a permanent place.

Seed propagation has several disadvantages. Flowering with this method of reproduction occurs only in the fifth or seventh year, while the plants may not inherit varietal properties.

The need for transplanting lilies depends on the variety, the "age" of the plant and the period of its flowering. But for all the rich species diversity of these flowers, there are general recommendations for the care and maintenance of them in a healthy state.

The genus Lily unites more than 110 species of perennial plants, distributed mainly in Europe and Asia. In our gardens, lilies are loved for the variety of colors and flower shape. As a rule, lilies thrive well on light soil, with a small admixture of sand. They grow in one place for up to 5 years, and then the bulbs grow in colonies, become smaller, and the plants bloom worse. That is why lilies need regular division and replanting.

Five years after planting, lily flowers turn pale and wilted

When to transplant lilies

The most optimal time for planting and transplanting lilies in the garden of the middle zone is August-September, in the southern regions - until mid-October. In any case, it is necessary to "disturb" the lilies after flowering (therefore September is considered the ideal month for transplanting).

Immediately after flowering, the lily needs to be cut off the flowers so that the plants do not consume nutrients for the formation of seeds.

Is it possible to transplant lilies in the summer (in July)

Only some varieties with a special vegetative cycle can be replanted in July. These are mainly Candidums, which have a dormant period in July-August, so it is better to transplant them during these months. Asian hybrids can easily tolerate transplanting at any time of the year. The main thing with a summer transplant is not to damage the roots.

If lilies have bloomed early, they can be transplanted in summer.

Is it possible to transplant lilies during flowering

In most cases, this is a risky activity that harms the plant. It is believed that during flowering, only Asiatic lilies can be transplanted, which bloom early and are generally considered one of the most hardy. In particular, varieties can be transplanted during flowering. Aelita, Yeti, Lady Jane, Iowa Rose,Montreux, Pearl Jennifer, Pearl Justin, Red Velvet, Pink haze, Sweet Sarrender, White Twinkle.

How often should lilies be transplanted

For the full development of lilies, they need to be dug up and transplanted every 3-4 years. Asian varieties and pipe lilies (varieties In memory of Zalivsky,Lorina, Pink Perfection, Snow Queen etc.) you need to change your "place of residence" every year.

Lilies can also be planted near the southern walls.

Lilies should be transplanted to a new, sunny place without stagnant water. In partial shade, they will also grow, but with paler flowers.

Reproduction of lilies by division and children

Lilies can be propagated in several ways. The simplest and most popular is the division of bulb nests. This method is based on the natural development of lilies, in which the adult "mother" bulb annually forms daughter bulbs with new roots and stems. They are used to grow new plants.

The bulbous nest begins to divide 3-4 years after planting, when at least 4-6 bulbs have formed on it. The optimal time for work comes one month after flowering. If you start dividing earlier, when the bulbs are weakened, lost weight and wilted, the plants may not take root.

How to properly propagate bulbs division:

carefully dig up a mature shrub without damaging the bulbs and perennial roots. If you seriously damage the root system, the transplanted lilies may not bloom next year;

lay the bulb nest on the ground and separate the daughter bulbs and small children. You should have 2-3 grown together large bulbs in your hands, from which the stems stretch upward. There should be as many bulbs as there are stems;

Trim the stems of the lilies, leaving small stumps. Remove the soil from the roots and carefully divide the nest into individual bulbs. This can be done by hand, without special tools;

inspect each lily for signs of damage, rot, disease, and dark spots. Healthy bulbs have white scales with a pinkish tinge, without any spots;

This is how damaged lily bulbs look like

using a pruner, remove dead and rotten roots, and cut healthy ones to 15-20 cm;

sort the planting material and select bulbs of approximately the same size. Place the bulbs intended for planting in a dark place and cover with a damp cloth, which should be regularly moistened with water;
do not rush to throw away bulbs rejected for "clean" planting. Try etching them in a 0.2-0.4% solution of Maxim for several hours, then dry them and plant them separately from the rest;

plant bulbs on an auspicious day, focusing on the lunar calendar.

Reproduction of lilies by children

When digging up lilies, you may find small 1 cm in diameter bulbs that form at the base of the stems. During the season, up to 10 such children are formed in the underground part. Over time, if not removed, they grow and form a bulbous nest with a "mother" bulb.

There are two ways to separate babies from the mother's bulb:

when digging and dividing nests in September;
raking the soil from the base of the roots and sifting it.

Children are planted in schools - pre-prepared beds with fertile soil, protected from wind, rain and snow. They are planted at a distance of 10-12 cm from each other to a depth of 4-5 cm.

The children planted in September will give stems up to 25 cm high by the next season, but they will not be able to bloom. After the second wintering, 1-2 buds may appear on the plant, they should be removed so that the plant grows stronger. In full force, the lily blooms only in the third year.

Reproduction by children can be carried out in April-May. They should be stored in a cellar or refrigerator until spring.

If you are interested in this method of reproduction of lilies, then know that the formation of children can be stimulated. To do this, separate the flowering stems and bury them in sand or light soil, leaving only the top on the surface. Remove the leaves and buds. By autumn, baby bulbs will appear in the axils of the leaves of the buried stem.

Reproduction of lilies by scales

This method allows you to get the largest amount of planting material. Up to 20 scales are obtained from one bulb, and up to 2-5 bulbs are formed on each of them for reproduction.

You can harvest planting material all year round, but it is best to do this in early May.

There are two known ways of reproduction of lilies by scales.

The first method is by digging out the bulbs. Rinse the bulbs removed from the ground and carefully separate the scales from the base. If you want to save the bulb itself for further reproduction, then leave at least half of the scales on the bottom. Select only the healthiest and cleanest scales for reproduction:

rinse them thoroughly with water;
immerse in a 0.1% solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes;
treat with a growth stimulant (Kornevin, Epin);
place the scales of the bulbs in a bag with wet sawdust or moss and tie it up;
hide the bag in a warm and dark place;
after 6-8 weeks, small bulbs form at the base of the scales, which must be separated and planted in open ground or boxes.

The second way is without digging out the bulbs. When using this method, carefully scoop the soil away from the plant without touching the roots. Then carefully separate the scales from the base of the bulbs. For disinfection, rinse the material for 20 minutes in a 0.1% solution of potassium permanganate and treat with a growth regulator. Then roll the flakes in crushed charcoal and place in a clean plastic bag with a mixture of calcined sand and peat. Tie up an air-filled bag and place in a dark place at room temperature. After 6-8 weeks, bulbs with roots appear on the scales, which are planted in a school for growing.

Propagation of lilies by cuttings

This is a rather original and non-standard way, proving that you can propagate lilies using any of their parts. In particular, they choose leaves with stem parts, stem segments with a dormant bud, and just individual leaves. The general principle of reproduction looks like this:

cuttings for planting are selected after flowering. However, for better rooting, you can take cuttings and leaves during the budding period;
the upper part of the massive stem is divided into equal parts with 5-7 leaves;
on each division, all lower leaves are removed, leaving only 2-3 upper leaves;
prepared leaves and cuttings are kept in any growth stimulator for 8-12 hours;
planting material is planted in a fertile substrate with good drainage;
deepen the cuttings and leaves by half their length, setting at a slight angle (45-60 degrees);
then the cuttings are watered and covered with cellophane wrap or glass jars;
daily plantings are aired, removing the shelter for 30-40 minutes. Each time the bag is turned inside out or replaced with a new one. The jar is wiped dry daily;
after 1-2 months, on the areas of leaves and stems that are in the ground, baby bulbs will appear, which give roots and put out leaves. They can be separated and transplanted into separate rearing containers;
in spring, young bulbs appear on the stems and leaves, which can be planted in open ground.

Propagation of lilies by bulbs

Lilies can also be propagated by "half-bulbs" - the so-called bulbs. This is the safest growing method for the plant. Bulbules form in the axils of the leaves and on the stem during flowering. Sometimes their number can reach several dozen, but they are formed only on lilies of certain varieties (they are also called "bulbous"), such as Aelita, Kalinka, Pink haze... It is quite simple to determine that the bulb is ready for transplanting - it is easily separated from the stem, and small roots and leaves are already visible on it.

It is necessary to collect the bulbs almost immediately after flowering, because then they fall off, germinate and begin to clog the flower garden. This usually happens in August-September, so they can be planted almost immediately. If you want to plant the bulbs in the spring, then hide them in the refrigerator, sprinkle with dry sand or sawdust, and store at a temperature of 3-5 ° C.

Before the autumn planting, it is also advisable to stratify the lily bulbs in the refrigerator for 3-4 weeks at a temperature of 3-4 ° C.

Sprouted bulbs can be sown immediately in open ground or in containers to a depth of 2-3 cm, keeping a distance between them of 4-5 cm. Planted bulbs must be watered, mulched with peat chips or leaf humus. A high-quality substrate is prepared from coconut fiber, vermicompost and washed coarse sand. To do this, mix 2 parts of vermicompost with 4 parts of coconut fiber and 1 part of sand.

For the winter, it is advisable to cover the bulbs with spruce branches or straw. Although there are cases when they endured frosts down to –30 ° C without any shelter, it is better to play it safe.

Lily shoots appear next spring. Young plants are still very vulnerable, and they need to be regularly watered, removed weeds and fed (for example, with ammonium nitrate or urea at the rate of 2 tablespoons per 1 square meter).

Flowering begins the next year, but it is better to remove the buds - let the one-year-old plants get stronger. But in the third year, the flowers will bloom in full force and delight the eye with bright colors.

What stimulates bulb growth:

most often bulbs appear on young lilies;
adherence to agricultural techniques and proper care contribute to the formation of air bulbs;
damp summer favors the growth of bulbs;
removal of buds (decapitation) provokes the growth of buds in the axils of the stem and leaves;

Lily propagation by seeds

This method can only be considered as experimental. Flowering in this case occurs only in 5-7 years, while the plants may not survive, and they inherit varietal traits only to a small extent. The general landing algorithm looks like this:

sow seeds in a container with drainage in February-March. Prepare the substrate from a mixture of leaf and turf soil, humus and coarse sand in a ratio of 1: 1: 1: 0.5;
use a 3-5 cm layer of expanded clay or gravel as drainage;
the first shoots appear in 15-20 days;
in the phase of one true leaf, cut the seedlings into large containers according to the 5 × 5 cm pattern;
until winter, keep the pots in a warm place at room temperature, periodically watering and loosening the ground;
for the winter, place the box in a cellar with a temperature of 4-6 ° C, and in the spring, transplant the seedlings to a permanent place.

Planting lilies in open ground (rules and planting scheme)

Before planting seedlings in open ground, carefully choose a place to grow them. It should be sunny (in the worst case, in partial shade) and sheltered from the wind. Dig up the soil and remove any remaining roots from other plants. If necessary, get rid of weeds and too tall, but already faded and old plants. Otherwise, they will create shade that will prevent the lilies from growing.

Algorithm for planting lilies in open ground:

before planting, immerse each bulb in a 0.2% Fundazole solution for 20 minutes, and then in a growth stimulator for 45-60 minutes;
remove dead scales and shorten the roots to 5 cm;
dig a hole for each plant, the depth of which is equal to three times the diameter of the bulb;
the planting interval also depends on the variety and amount of planting material. Leave a margin of 15-20 cm between lilies of low-growing varieties, and 25-30 cm between tall ones.

But what happens to the shallow-planted bulbs is that stem roots appear on them.

You can plant lilies according to one of three schemes:

one-line (tape)- keep the distance between the lilies 5-15 cm in one row and 50 cm between the "lines";
two-line (for medium-sized lilies)- leave 15-25 cm between the bulbs, 25 cm between the lines, and 70 cm between adjacent ribbons (consisting of two lines);
three-line (for undersized lilies)- between the bulbs 10-15 cm, between the lines - 25 cm, between the ribbons - 70 cm.

What to plant next to lilies

The following plants work best with lilies:

azalea;
aster;
beetroot;
geychera;
Carnation;
geranium;
dahlias;
bell;
cosmeya;
Snapdragon;
poppies;
narcissus;
marigold;
snowdrops;
primrose;
roses;
nigella (nigella);
violet;
fuchsia;
zinnia.

The selected neighbor plant should in any case belong to the low or medium growing varieties.

The best varieties of lilies

A huge number of varieties of lilies are known and it is not easy to determine the best ones in all respects. Let's highlight only some of the most popular and well-known varieties.

Anastasia(Anastasia) - a hybrid variety of lilies with pale pink petals and curled, wavy edges. In cold weather, the flowers become even brighter. Plant height - 90-120 cm.

Black beauty (Black Beauty)- The flowers of these unusual lilies always seem to be drooping. More than a dozen flowers bloom on each inflorescence. It is enough to cut just one branch to get a luxurious bouquet. The variety is hybrid, winter-hardy, the stems grow up to 190 cm.

Citronella(Citronella)- a bright yellow beauty from the group of tiger lilies will decorate any garden. The petals are strewn with cherry dots. Blooms Citronella, unfortunately, not for long, but it exudes a pleasant aroma and is very resistant to various adverse conditions.

Excelsior(Excelsior)- an oriental hybrid with massive flowers with a diameter of 20 cm, which have a very strong spicy aroma. Suitable for planting in shaded areas and requires shelter only during the first wintering.

Golden stone(Golden stone)- when choosing this variety, remember that the plant is practically odorless. The flowers are lemon yellow with dense cherry specks. The stem rises to a height of 110 cm.

Scheherazade(Scheherazade)- This flower seems to have come down to us from the Persian carpet from the fairy tales "A Thousand and One Nights". Variegated flowers of amazing color appear on the stems in the second half of summer. The height of hybrid plants reaches 120-180 cm.

Sophie(Sophie)- wine-red with a yellow border, the flowers of this variety are directed straight up. They have a very strong aroma, grow up to almost 180 cm. Lily is resistant to fungal diseases and cold weather.

Top Gun(Top Gun)- such a warlike name bears a delicate and fragrant flower with light purple pink petals and elegant specks. It is suitable for both single and group landings.

Two some (Tu Sam)- rich dark orange flowers with maroon spots are striking in their brightness. They will successfully fit into the design of any garden, however, they do not smell at all.

White pixels (White Pixels)- in one plant beauty, grace and perfection are perfectly combined. This lily blooms for a very long time, it is unpretentious and frost-resistant. The stem height reaches 110 cm.

Thanks to a timely transplant, lilies can be kept healthy and attractive for a long time. The signal that the plant should be rejuvenated should be a reduction in the number of peduncles and a decrease in the size of flowers. Do not delay the division and transplantation, and then you will not have problems with lilies.

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