Water lily and other species: Asiatic, Tiger, Marchagon

Lily is one of the most amazing and beautiful plants. She has been known since ancient times. In ancient Greece, this flower was considered a symbol of hope, in Russia - peace and purity, and in France - mercy and justice.

Water Lily Flower Description

Water lilies or nymphs (in the common people "water lilies") - water plants, representatives of the pitcher family. There are about 40 species, they grow in the tropics and areas with a temperate climate. It can be found in river backwaters and ponds. These lilies were originally wild. Now they are often used to decorate artificial reservoirs.

The plant belongs to dicotyledonous herbaceous perennials with a powerful creeping rhizome. Cord-like roots are attached to the muddy bottom and receive nutrition from there. Leaves - large (up to 40 cm), glossy, green. The flowering period begins from the beginning of summer, and the opened buds remain until the first frost. The faded bud goes to the bottom, and there the fruit ripens with seeds that resemble fish caviar.

Flower description

Varieties of water lilies

Due to their decorative appearance, such aquatic plants came into the view of breeders. As a result, many varieties were developed that differ in size, color of flowers and growing conditions.

The most popular of them:

• White Lily. It grows to a half meter height. Lanceolate leaves grow straight from the stem. Their length is 15 cm and a width of 3 cm. The flower in diameter of 20-25 cm has a white color;
• Black Princess. The recently bred hybrid is resistant to diseases and pests. The bud contains about 40 petals. Round leaves about 25 cm in diameter;
• Mayla A variety of pink star-shaped lilies. Petals are oval, pointed in shape. The most active stage of flowering occurs in August. The diameter of the bud is 18 cm;
• Wanvisa. The coloring deserves special attention: horizontal stripes of yellow color stand out on the red background of the petals. The leaves are glossy, green, with a marble pattern.

Varieties

Planting a water lily

Seed growing is very difficult, so it is better to buy seedlings in pots. After the acquisition, they are transplanted into another container. It should be wide, but not very deep, as the root system grows in breadth. Clay and turf soil are suitable for a water lily. It should hold fluid well, not erode. 30% of the total fertilizer is also applied: biohumus and humus.

Landing step by step:

1. The rhizome of the lily with the remains of the old earth is placed in a container with a covered substrate. The growth point remains open.
2. Next, put a layer of sand (4-6 cm). This will reduce the chance of soil erosion.
3. If there are fish in the pond, then stones are laid on top so that they cannot pull out the roots.

Water Lily Care

It’s easy to take care of the nymphs, and not only gardening experts will be able to cope with this. When darkened buds and leaves appear, they should be removed. Thin out shoots and feed.

For top dressing, special crystalline fertilizers are used, which are buried in the ground. You can use hand-made balls of clay and dolomite flour, which must be dug near the roots.

Water lilies are not susceptible to diseases and pests. A decorative look can only spoil the aphids, but it will not harm the plant as a whole. Pests are advised to knock down hoses with a jet of water.

Reproduction is carried out after flowering by dividing the rhizome. The procedure is carried out in water. A bulb with many processes is divided with a sharp knife and planted separately.

After the nymphaea blooms in autumn, the plant is prepared for wintering. Many water lilies feel good under the ice. They should be covered by a water column of at least 1 meter. Some gardeners prefer to bring water lilies to the house. In this case, the optimal storage temperature should be at least + 10 ° C.

Water Lily: Species

In nature, there are only two types of water lilies:

• snow-white nymphaeum;
• nymphaeum is white.

They stand out with white flowers, 15-20 cm in diameter. Yellow stamens and pistils in the center fit well into the general view. Varietal specimens come in other shades.

Kinds

Tree Lilies: Myth or Reality

Several years ago, bulbs of a new species of lilies bred in Holland began to appear on the market. The sellers claimed that they were taller than humans, resemble trees, had a dizzying aroma and even showed photographs. Everything looked very formal and truthful.

In fact, all this turned out to be an outright lie, even experienced gardeners who pecked at this trick got ordinary plants, only a little more than their relatives. And the evidence in the form of photographs is ordinary fakes using Photoshop.

Lily Martagon

Martagon is an artificially bred variety with a height of 1 m 70 cm. It is popular for its flowering.

Description of Martagon Lily Flower

The flowers are medium sized with burgundy, orange or white. The drooping form of flowers especially distinguishes it among group plantings.

Martagon

Varieties of lilies martagon

Manitoba Morning is the rarest hybrid variety. The maximum height is 1.2 m. Bright yellow flowers have a pink border. The variety tolerates winters well.

Guinea gold - a lily reaches a 1.5-meter height. The variety is distinguished by its large apricot flowers interspersed. It blooms long and plentifully.

Planting lilies Martagon

Before planting, you must first prepare the soil. Mineral complexes (150 g per square meter) and a couple of buckets of animal manure should be added. The plant prefers loam. The landing site must be chosen in the shade, since a large amount of sunlight adversely affects the plant. The optimal time for landing is from August to September.

Landing Stages:

1. Bulbs are treated with Fundazole.
2. A hole is dug with a depth of 50 cm.
3. Garden soil is being poured there.
4. The bulb is laid to a depth of 20-25 cm.
5. Sprinkled with earth.

Lily Care Martagon

Lily does not require special care. Humidification should be moderate. Otherwise, the bulb may rot. It is necessary to feed with humus or ammonium nitrate every 2-3 years.

Lily kitto

During the flowering period, it is recommended to make phosphate fertilizing, and after the end - potash.

Throughout the season, the earth should be mulched and loosened.

Flake

Lily Martagon and Kitto reproduces in 3 ways:

• flaking. A pair of flakes are cut from the onion and soaked in a Fungicide solution. After that, they are laid in moist moss. For 60 days they are kept in a warm room. The resulting bulbs are transplanted into a container with soil taken on the site. The following spring they are transferred to a permanent place;
• division of the root. The dug onion is divided and planted;
• seeds. This plant reproduces on its own. But if you need to develop a new variety, then using a brush, the plant is artificially pollinated, then the pestle is wrapped with foil paper. After maturation of the seed box, the latter is harvested and transplanted into a substrate or moss. After 60-90 days, small onions will appear, which are transferred to the cold for 3 months.

The plant is susceptible to attack by lily-beetles that feed on shoots and leaves. For the struggle they use means - Kamandor, Tarek.

Asiatic Lily

Asiatic lily is a subspecies of a fairly large group of hybrid lilies.

Description of Asiatic Lilies

The plant grows to 1.5 meters. Chalmovidnye flowers in diameter of 8-10 cm. Differ in tart aroma. The color of lilies is from yellow-orange to pale pink and cream shades. Lush flowering begins in late June.

Varieties of Asiatic lilies

There are a huge number of varieties in this category. The following varieties deserve special attention.

Asian

Eagle eye - terry lily. Height - 0.7 meters. Has large orange-fire flowers. The bush grows easily, virtually no maintenance. Differs in plentiful blossoming.

Lily Regale, or Regal - a real royal flower. Originally grown in China. This plant can reach 2.5 m. The flowers are white in color, with a funnel shape. The aroma is pleasant and intense.

Lily Marlene - the variety can grow up to 1 meter. It is often called a bush lily. The diameter of pink-white flowers is 16-21 cm.

Planting Asiatic Lilies

The plant prefers well-lit areas with loose soil. In the presence of clay or heavy soils, the addition of peat or sand is mandatory. Landing is best done in the 1st half of autumn.

Landing step by step:

1. Dig a hole 25 cm deep.
2. Doused with fungicide solution to avoid rotting of the bulbs.
3. Garden soil is poured and the bulb is placed to a depth of 10 cm.
4. The hole is sprinkled with soil.
5. If several bulbs are planted, then the distance between the pits must be left at least 40 cm.

Asian Lily Care

The main agricultural requirement is mulching. Fallen leaves, needles, spruce bark or straw are suitable. Layer thickness - 5 cm.

Since mid-summer, the use of nitrogen top dressing has ceased. At this time, it is best to feed with potash and phosphorus fertilizers, so that the plants are better restored. In addition, loosening and regular watering (without waterlogging) are mandatory.

Withered flowers must be removed with the ovary. In September, the stem should be cut almost to ground level.

Hybrid tiger lily

The main advantage is size. Plants can reach up to 2 meters in height.

Description of Tiger Lilies

Leaves are green, medium in size. The flowers are drooping. Keep in bloom for about a week. Almost odorless. Varieties have a different color.

Tiger

Varieties of tiger lilies

There are enough varieties of tiger lilies.

The following grades deserve special attention:

• Night Flyer - a plant with large (15 cm in diameter) flowers. Form - turban, color - maroon with sparse black dots. The height of the lily is from 100 to 120 cm. Flowering starts in July;
• Fluffy leopard is the only variety of this group with double flowers. The flower stalk is able to form from 12 to 20 buds. Flowers - orange with black dots;
• Lily Cintronella - a plant with flowers in diameter about 12 cm. Color - yellow with dark spots. Height - from 1m to 1m 30cm. Blooms 20-25 days.

Planting tiger lilies

Light, loose soil is suitable for planting.

Phased Landing:

1. Dig holes 20x20 cm. Depth is also 20 cm.
2. Pour a little garden soil and plant bulbs.
3. In the first year, cover for the winter with spruce branches or straw. You can fall asleep with snow.

Tiger Lily Care

Leaving is no different from other lilies. Watering is often necessary, but fluid stagnation should be avoided. When flowering, watering should be increased.

It should be fed three times a season. In spring, the plant will need nitrogen fertilizers, in the middle of summer and in the fall after flowering, potassium and phosphorus fertilizing.

Propagated by dividing the bulbs. Transplantation is possible after 3-4 years of lily life. The conditions of the new place must match the conditions of landing.

Eastern lily

Oriental lilies are varieties obtained by crossing Asian species.

Description of Oriental Lilies

Most of the plants are tall - from 70 to 100 cm. They are very appreciated for their huge fragrant flowers (up to 30 cm in diameter). Often used to create bouquets and floral arrangements.

East

Varieties of oriental lilies

White Oriental Lily - distributed in the Balkans and Central Asia. It blooms in mid-summer. It differs from other white lilies in a yellowish tint at the base of a snow-white flower. The disadvantage is that the plant is prone to diseases.

Timeout - a variety with small (15-20 cm) flowers. It is distinguished by its unpretentiousness in care. Petals with longitudinal yellow stripes and brown-orange stamens.

Asterion - the plant can reach 1 m 20 cm in height. The diameter of the opened bud is about 23 cm. Petals are wavy, creamy white.

Apricot Fudge is a tulip-shaped terry lily. The maximum height is 1 meter. The funnel-shaped flower consists of six petals.

Planting oriental lilies

For planting, you will need a lit place with fertile soil. Mineral and potassium phosphorus fertilizers are suitable for fertilizer.

Landing step by step:

1. Dig a small hole 4 times the onion.
2. At 1/4 depth, lay a protective layer of river sand with coal.
3. Gently place the onion on top.
4. To fill up with soil.

Caring for Oriental Lilies

Caring for this lily is no different from the rest. It is only required to observe the optimal watering, feed and propagate on time by dividing the bulbs.

Curly lily

Curly lily (locust) is one of the most amazing plants. In addition to a spectacular appearance, it is also valuable in cooking, medicine and cosmetology.

Description of Curly Lilies

Height can reach 2 meters. "Royal curls" - the main feature of this lily, is very overgrown with leaves. One barrel can hold more than 20 pieces. This arrangement of leaves is called a whorl. The color of the flowers can be different: yellow, pink, purple, blue, etc.

Curly

Varieties of Curly Lilies

Pink Moning. It is distinguished by a bright yellow bulb (5 cm), with adjacent scales. The buds are painted white, pink, yellow or burgundy. The flowers have a sweet aroma. Blooms in June.

Henry. A plant with small yellow buds. Plant height reaches 3 meters. Leaflets collected in whorl. It blooms in late summer and early autumn.

Fire king.The flower is somewhat reminiscent of a goblet. Petals wrapped up. There can be more than 8 flowers on 1 stalk. This variety is characterized by orange color. Flowering occurs in July and August.

Planting Curly Lilies

There are no special requirements for the landing site. The flower grows in almost any environment.

Landing step by step:

1. Remove weeds and weed the area.
2. Sprinkle the soil with ash and dig.
3. Dig a hole at least 20 cm deep.
4. Put a drainage layer of sand, humus and organic fertilizers.

Care for Curly Lilies

Water the locusts under the root. Avoid waterlogging. Be sure to loosen and weed the ground

Fertilizer should be applied 2 times a year. In the spring, you will need mineral complex, and in the fall, after flowering, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers.

The world of lilies is huge and diverse. Anyone can find his own flower for himself and admire it for many years. And the unpretentiousness in the care of many of them will give such an opportunity even to beginner gardeners.