Lilies do not leave indifferent any grower. On any garden plot there are at least several instances of these beautiful fragrant flowers. However, novice flower growers often encounter various problems in growing lilies, this is due to the fact that they need to be regularly transplanted from one place to another. The terms in which it is better to deal with transplanting lilies to a new place are clearly defined. In order for the flowers to please their lush flowering annually, it is necessary to observe them.
When to transplant lilies
The best time to transplant lilies from one place to another is autumn. Specific dates depend on the region in which they grow. For example, in Central Russia it is worth doing this in late August - early September, and in the southern regions from the end of mid-September to mid-October.
Important! Regardless of how long the transplant is planned, it should be carried out only after the end of the flowering period.
Lilies on the flowerbed in the flowering season
Why do I need a transplant and what will happen if I don’t do it?
The first two or three years of lily growth, growing in open ground, bloom lushly and develop actively. However, after this period, the flowers begin to become smaller, decorativeness is lost, young shoots develop more slowly. All this can be avoided by transplant. A lily transplant is necessary to avoid:
- Stops of flower growth;
- Sluggish, yellowing leaves;
- Excessive plant overgrowth;
- Fungal and bacterial diseases.
There are hybrid varieties that can not be transplanted for 10 years, but they are not too popular among gardeners. Most varieties need to be replanted annually.
Transplant time versus lily variety
The period when lilies can be planted in autumn depends on the region where the flowers grow and on the variety of lilies. To do this, you need to have an idea of the features of the development cycles of the acquired variety. So, for example, the variety Candideum already at the end of summer goes into a state of rest. At this time, it is worth thinking about transplanting and other bulbs. The first half of September is suitable for transplanting varieties of the early flowering period. Tubular or oriental varieties can be transplanted in the first half of October or in the spring months.
Important! If the average daily temperature drops to 0 ° C, then lilies can no longer be planted, since the bulbs can be cold, the development of the root system will slow down, and immunity to fungal and infectious diseases will decrease.
It is quite acceptable to transplant Asian and early varieties in spring, even in the initial period of budding. Immediately after this, they should immediately be slightly tinted and thoroughly watered.
When to plant lilies with a bulb in open ground: in autumn or spring
When digging lilies for transplantation and moving them to a new place, depends on the variety of flowers and personal preferences of the grower. Everyone chooses the option that suits him.
Landing in the spring - the pros and cons
Since most varieties are best transplanted in the fall months, gardeners usually do so. But some prefer a spring transplant, many lilies also tolerate it well.
Pros of spring transplant:
- You can select the most viable bulbs, well-tolerated wintering in the refrigerator, without any flaws;
- When storing bulbs at home, you can avoid freezing. This is especially true for those regions where winters are especially harsh. And when overexposed to them in the cellar or refrigerator, this problem can be avoided;
- In the spring there are all the necessary conditions for the lilies to take root well in a new place.
Storage of lily bulbs in the refrigerator
Cons of spring transplant:
- From time to time it happens that during the spring the root system does not have time to fully develop, then the plant begins to live only at the expense of the bulb. In this case, the ground part develops very poorly, and flowering may not occur at all;
- On those bulbs that are transplanted in the spring, children do not form (unlike those that were transplanted in the fall). Therefore, to reproduce lilies with the help of children will not work.
Important! Of course, there are not many disadvantages, but they should not be ignored and these features should be taken into account for the proper reproduction and development of the plant.
Transplant in the fall
Most gardeners agree that the best option for transplanting lilies growing in the open field is autumn. Early or late - depends on the variety. But this method has both pros and cons.
Advantages of Autumn Transplant:
- After flowering, the bulbs go into a dormant state in which the transplant is tolerated calmly.
- At the end of the growing season, lily bulbs gain a large amount of nutrients that will help survive the winter.
- Bulbs transplanted to a new section of the garden in the fall have more time to form a powerful root system, which ensures that they bloom earlier and bloom more magnificent next season.
- Autumn is a great time for lily propagation by children, which grows to 10 on an adult bulb.
Lily bulb with kids
Disadvantages of autumn transplant:
- If planting is not covered, and winter is expected to be frosty, there is a risk of freezing of the bulbs.
- Bulbs that were dug in the fall cannot be stored for a long time.
- Young lilies, transplanted to a new place in the garden in the fall, can be an excellent treat for mice.
As you can see, each method has pros and cons, and you should focus primarily on the features of the region and the features of the hybrid that you need to plant.
Is it possible to transplant blooming lilies in summer
Most often, transplanting lilies during the flowering period is a risky event. Only some Asian varieties that bloom early and are the most unpretentious are able to withstand it. But in order to accurately avoid trouble, it is better to try not to.
Transplanting blooming lilies
Why is autumn the best time to plant?
Experienced flower growers transplant a lily in the fall, realizing that this is the best option for the formation of lush and powerful flowering in the next season. In autumn, you can not only plant lilies, but also propagate them, due to the formation of a large number of children. The most important thing when replanting at the end of September - October is to warm the plantings. For the northern and northwestern regions of the country, this must be done with an earlier landing.
How often do lilies need to be transplanted?
Most varieties of lilies develop well in one place for 3-4 years, after which they will need a transplant. Too often, this is not worth it, so as not to disturb the bulbs of plants. But after this period, it is necessary to plant flowers, since the supply of nutrients in the soil decreases, the number of bulbs increases, they become closely with each other, they become smaller, which affects the appearance and condition of the plants.
Asian (eastern) varieties need an annual transplant, since a large number of children are constantly forming on the bulbs and the bulbs grow very quickly.
An example of an Asian hybrid
Tubular lilies can be transplanted annually or once every two years due to the formation of many children.
American hybrids can grow quietly in one place for up to 10 years. However, they will not experience any discomfort.
When to dig out lilies after flowering and when to plant
When digging lilies after flowering and when planting in a new place, all flower growers should know. This is the most important factor in the process of developing flowers and improving their appearance and internal condition. Since the bulb gives up most of the nutrients during the flowering period, it greatly decreases in size and weight.
Tubular lily
Recovery requires at least a month and a number of conditions:
- A sufficient amount of soil over the bulb;
- Preservation of the total number of leaves, getting rid of only yellowed and wilted;
- Removing bolls in which seeds are formed.
Important! If the planting depth of the bulbs is small, then after flowering it is worth adding more than 15 cm of fertile soil.
When you need to plant lilies after flowering
After flowering is complete, time must pass before the transplant, during which the bulb will fully recover. This will take at least 4-6 weeks. She must completely go into a period of rest. A transplant can occur even in late October, but only in the case of late flowering and complete rest and restoration of the bulb.
Lily bulbs ready for transplant
All About Lily Transplant Technology
In order to properly transplant these plants, it is necessary to follow some rules: determine the time of transplant, pay attention to the quality of planting material, choose the best place, and direct care for the planted plants.
How to transplant lilies to another place
Planting bulbs in a new place is carried out in several stages:
- Prepare the correct hole.
- Provide a layer of drainage by pouring a small layer of sand into the bottom.
- Put the onion and spread its roots.
- Pour a layer of nutrient soil on top.
- Water abundantly.
- Mulch with a layer of loose soil, for example, peat.
Important! The distance between large bulbs should be at least 20 cm, between small ones - at least 15 cm.
Bulb digging
Digging of the bulbs should be carried out carefully, they should never be damaged. It should be carried out only after they have fully prepared for this process and have stored a sufficient amount of nutrients. They must be carefully removed from the soil, shaken, carefully examined for the presence of diseases and injuries, and kept in a solution for a while with a weak solution of potassium permanganate. Then you need to separate the children (if any) and carry out the landing.
Bulb storage for spring transplant
Bulbs for spring transplantation should be stored in a cool room where the temperature does not exceed + 3 ° C. It can be a basement or a refrigerator. You can remove future planting material in plastic bags with a small amount of wet sawdust. It is better to make small holes in the bag so that the bulbs can breathe. They need to allocate a separate shelf or compartment in the refrigerator. The main thing is not to put them next to fruits or vegetables, because from them they can catch an infection.
Transplantation methods
If transplantation occurs in the fall, then it is not difficult to produce. Just follow the rules. But after wintering, sprouts can form on the plant. If their length is more than 5 cm, then it is better to plant such a flower not directly, but at an angle, so that the sprout looks up. If it is straight, then the landing should be the same as usual. If the bulbs with the sprout were bought before the winter planting, then you need to carefully unscrew it - a new one will appear in the spring.
After the winter, the bulbs can be removed not only in a bag, but also dripped in a bucket of sand, which must be periodically moistened. It should also be stored in a cool room. But in this case, by the beginning of transplantation into the open ground, a good sprout will appear, and the lily will bloom a little faster.
Choosing a landing place
The place where the lilies are transplanted should be sunny, calm (or protected from the wind). These plants can take root well in partial shade, but in this case they will not bloom luxuriantly and plentifully.
Important! If the size of the plot is small, you can transplant the flowers to the same plot where they grew. But in this case, you need to update the soil to a more nutritious one.
Preparation of planting holes in the flowerbed
First of all, you need to prepare the soil, which should include peat and sand, and make fertilizer (superphosphate and potassium sulfate). Overly acidic soil should be neutralized with limestone or dolomite flour. After preparing the soil, it is necessary to make holes whose depth will be three times the length of the bulb.
Important! Tall varieties of lilies should be planted a little deeper, and undersized so that the sprout pecks a little through the top layer of soil.
Bulb mulching and fertilizing
Mulching is used to retain moisture. This procedure has a positive effect on most plants, including lilies. For eastern and Asian hybrids, it is best to use materials that make the soil more acidic. For example, only peat or sawdust. American and tubular varieties do not like acidic soils, so humus with ash is used for mulch. Ash is also used to feed lilies, adding 100 g to 10 liters of water. Such top dressing can be carried out repeatedly.
The first time the lilies feed on a layer of the last snow, when the shoots have not yet appeared. It is carried out with any fertilizer for lilies. The same top dressing is performed during the budding period. After flowering, they are fed a mixture of potassium with superphosphate.
Important! Manure as a fertilizer is not recommended. It can cause the development of infectious and fungal diseases of the root system.
Agrotechnical rules for the care of lilies after transplantation
After transplanting, lilies need proper care. It depends on the season in which the process took place. Autumn lilies need to be watered, gradually reducing this procedure, feed and warm for the winter. For this, agrofibre laid over a layer of dry leaves is suitable.
Shelter of lilies for the winter
For those flowers that are transplanted in the spring, top dressing, regular watering, mulching and planting in the right place are necessary.
When it is best to do a lily transplant, everyone decides for himself. Different methods of transplanting and caring for the bulbs will help gardeners make the right choice. Beautiful flowers that adorn any garden have fallen in love with almost all gardeners. Caring for them is not difficult, transplantation also does not cause any particular problems. Therefore, you don’t need to be afraid, you need to try and enjoy the result.
