Many people acquire summer cottages in order to rest here soul and body. And the first thing that is simply necessary for a good mental rest - beautiful flower beds, fragrant and bright. And a flower like a lily should be planted on its site first. Her graceful florets, wonderful aroma and variety of varieties have won the hearts of many lovers of beauty.
Planting lilies in the spring in the ground
Before buying lilies seedlings, ask the seller for details, in particular - what kind of lily it relates to, as this affects the features of agricultural machinery. Pay attention to the appearance of the bulb: it should be juicy, fleshy, the bottom should not be damaged, and the flakes should not be overdried. Also very important is the root length - not less than 5 cm.
Lily for a long time grows without a transplant, but for it to regularly and beautifully bloom, it needs to find the right place for it. Loose soil, fertility, good drainage, sun and wind protection is all that is needed for lilies. But do not forget about the acidity of soils. For different varieties it has its own. Hybrids and oriental species prefer acidic soil, tubular - alkaline, and neutral soil for all other varieties of lilies.
Spring planting more favorably affects the flower, at this time it grows better roots and there is no risk of soaking and freezing the bulb. Lilies can be planted since March. 2 weeks before landing in the soil, mix the soil with ash, humus and peat. Align the area, slightly ramming it, pour water.
Care for the lilies in the garden is very simple, the main thing is to plant them correctly. Dig up pits, in each fill a little coarse sand, then lay the bulb, spread its roots and again sprinkle with sand.
Next, bury the bulbs with soil and pour abundantly. Since the lilies are short, medium and tall, the planting pattern for them is slightly different.
We plant low-grown varieties at a distance of 15-20 cm from each other, by deepening the large bulbs by 12 cm, and small ones by 8 cm. The medium-sized ones should be planted at a distance of 20-25 cm, while deepening the large bulbs by 15 cm and 10 cm small. Tall should be planted after 25-30 cm, deepening large bulbs by 20 cm, and small - by 12 cm.
Lilies - cultivation and care in the garden
Care for the lilies - this is timely watering and fertilizing the flower. Try to ensure that your lily has the right light: a head in the sun, and legs in the shade. Shadows for the legs can be achieved by planting between the flowers the stunted plants that will cover the ground and will not allow the soil to overheat and dry up.
The entire vegetative period of the lily is in need of moisture, but it is not worth keeping the soil moist. Watering should be done if the summer is arid. A top dressing recommended to do during budding.