How to plant lilies in the garden so that they look beautiful and combine with other plants?

Author: Tamara Altova. December 06, 2017

Category: Garden plants.

Lily (lat. Lilium) is a genus of perennial herbaceous bulbous plants of the Liliaceae family. There are more than a hundred species in the genus that can be found in nature in North America, Europe and Asia. Some of them have been known to mankind since time immemorial: for example, the image of a snow-white lily (candidum) can be seen on Cretan vases and frescoes; Dioscorides, Homer and Pliny the Elder wrote about it in their works. The lily flower is often mentioned in the Bible, particularly in the Song of Songs. The lily was considered a symbol of nobility and purity; it was depicted in the works of sculptors, painters and architects of the Renaissance. Along with the lion, cross and eagle, the lily is one of the most popular symbols in heraldry: this flower proudly displays on the coat of arms of the city of Florence. Some types of lilies are grown not only to admire their beauty, but also for their edible bulbs. For example, tiger lily was cultivated in China and Japan as a food and medicinal plant. In European countries, lilies have always been only an ornamental crop, with many breeders working on developing new varieties. The first attempt to systematize a huge number of varieties and hybrids of lilies was made by the American Jan de Graaf in 1962, and it was his classification with minor corrections that was approved as international in 1964.

What plants are combined with lilies in landscape design?

Such beautiful flowers as lilies look great in a flower garden in small groups of 5-6 copies. You can plant lilies of different colors nearby. The opinion that the flowers will cross-pollinate and all the colors will mix is ​​not true. In order for the flower garden to delight us with flowers all summer, you can plant other flowers next to the lilies.

Lilies in the garden plot.

The principle of compatibility is that flowers with different shapes and sizes of inflorescences look good next to each other, but there may be exceptions.

Since lilies are tall plants, their flowers adorn the top of the stem, and the lower part is not very attractive, low plants with small flowers look good at their base:

• cuffs;
• ageratum;
• Snapdragon.

Daylilies

Lilies go well with daylilies. Because these flowers have similar inflorescences, they look good together. They even smell similar. In addition, caring for them is almost the same.

Day-lily.

Some gardeners are of the opinion that these plants should not be planted together. Allegedly, daylilies cannot compete in beauty with lilies, and lose when planted nearby. One might argue that simple and complex look good together. In other words, daylilies can create a kind of background for lilies, highlighting their beauty.

Peonies

Peonies can be wonderful neighbors of lilies in the flower garden. They bloom when the lilies have not yet blossomed. During the flowering period of lilies, peonies have already faded and with their dark green foliage create a wonderful background for the royal lily flowers.

Peonies and lilies.

Hosts

One of the most successful combinations in a flowerbed is the union of hosta and lily. The dark, dense greenery of the hosta makes the lily flowers stand out. Lilies of various colors look great against the hosta background.

Hostas and lilies.

Phloxes

Since phlox and lilies bloom at almost the same time, they can make good neighbors. Phloxes come in a lot of colors; you can easily choose the right colors for planting next to lilies. The growth conditions of these plants are similar, which makes care easier.

Phlox and lilies can be selected so that they will bloom one by one throughout the season and will provide a decorative appearance for the flowerbed not all summer.

Phlox and lilies.

Delphinium

Tall delphinium candles go well with royal lilies. Yellow and white lilies look great against the background of blue delphinium inflorescences. You can choose other color compositions.

Delphinium.

Delphinium has beautiful openwork foliage. It will cover the lily stems that are exposed after flowering.

Pyrethrum

Small delicate flowers of pyrethrum are daisies that emphasize the beauty and grandeur of lilies. White daisies will look great with lilies of a variety of colors and shades: from bright burgundy to pastel salmon. Read more in the article “Which perennial varieties of daisies to choose for planting in the garden.”

Pyrethrum.

Pink and red pyrethrum flowers also complement lilies of different colors. Pyrethrum and lilies have similar growing conditions, so they get along well in the same flower bed.

Astilbe

The multi-colored delicate panicles of astilbe will perfectly set off the majestic inflorescences of lilies. These plants look great next to each other in a flower bed.

Astilbe.

Astilbe can be selected not only in different colors, but also in different flowering periods. Therefore, you can enjoy such a blooming flowerbed all season long.

Yarrow

Like echinacea, yarrow can be a good neighbor for lilies. Hybrid varieties of these plants have a wide variety of colors. Finding the right color to match the color of the lilies will not be a problem.

Yarrow.

What plants to cover lilies after flowering

Lilies do not bloom for a very long period, which means that you need to plant other flowers next to them that can prolong the flowering of the flowerbed until the end of summer. At this time, the lily bulbs will gain strength to bloom next year.

Such allied flowers can be astilbe, phlox, delphinium or Korean chrysanthemums.

general information

Lily is a beautiful bulbous plant with dozens and hundreds of different varieties. Depending on the species, the height of the stem can vary from 15 cm to 2.5 m. And almost always these are large funnel-shaped flowers of 6 petals up to 14 cm in diameter.

Lilies come in almost any shade except blue. Flowering times also differ, so much so that with the right combination of species, the garden will bloom continuously from late spring until autumn. The leaves are quite long and ovate, and buds form from the lower plates, which then grow into an independent bulb.

Another interesting feature is that lilies can cross-pollinate with each other and unexpectedly change color. The root system grows from the bulb, and in most cases the roots are perennial. Some varieties are also covered with thin stem roots for better nutrition and also for stability.

Photo: pocvetam.ru

What plants should you not plant lilies with?

It is believed that some plants cannot be planted next to lilies. Apparently they don't look good together. However, some gardeners create beautiful compositions by combining these “incompatible” plants. The secret is simple: you need to have a lot of experience, a great desire and a lot of time for such an experiment.

Roses

Garden experts believe that lilies and roses should not be planted together. These flowers have large flowers and don't look very good together. Lilies emit a strong scent that overpowers the delicate aroma of roses.

The exception is monochrome flower beds, consisting of different flowers of the same color.

Irises

Planting lilies next to irises is not recommended for two reasons:

• These flowers are similar in size and shape of the inflorescences and do not look well together.
• After the irises have finished blooming, their watering should be limited. At this time, lilies bloom, which, on the contrary, require abundant watering.

Dahlias

Tall, handsome dahlias do not go well with lilies. These plants have large flowers and do not look well together.

Gladioli

Solemn and beautiful gladioli do not go well with lilies. Their flowers are similar in size and shape. Therefore, it is difficult to combine them in one planting. If you feel inspired to create a flower bed featuring lilies and gladioli, go for it! But be prepared for a long, painstaking job of selecting flowers by variety, color, and flowering time.

Diseases and pests

Although some types of lilies are poisonous to humans and domestic animals, they are not able to protect themselves from pests and diseases.

The above-ground parts of the plant are often attacked by the lily rattle. Graceful buds are especially affected by these red beetles. You should be careful when insects that resemble beneficial entomophages – “firefighter” beetles – appear in the garden, and immediately use insecticides against them (Decis, Intra-vir).

The lily rattle (pictured) feeds on leaves and buds, gnawing holes of various shapes in them

Bulb mites and wireworms often damage bulbs, causing disease. The cause of rot and fungal infections may also be non-compliance with agricultural practices during cultivation. The drugs “Maxim” and “Prestige” will help to avoid these problems, as well as creating conditions in which the lilies will feel comfortable.

The situation is much worse if the planting material is infected with viral diseases. Suspicious-looking spots, streaks, stains on the leaves and petals, unusual for the varietal color, and strange deformations of the peduncle should greatly alert the gardener. Dangerous symptoms indicate variegation or rosette. Unfortunately, scientists have not yet created drugs for such diseases. It will not be possible to save the plants; they will all have to be destroyed. Infection occurs with the participation of a common pest - aphids, so it is recommended to fight it first.

All tools used when working in the flower garden must be washed with alcohol-containing liquids.

How to select and preserve quality bulbs before planting

When purchasing lily bulbs, choose the highest quality planting material. The bulbs must be clean, dense, free from signs of rot and stains, and free from mechanical damage. The roots on the bulb should not look dried out.

It is worth paying attention to the size of the bulb. If its size is less than 2 cm, then we can assume that this is a bulb after forcing and it will bloom only after a few years.

When planting in spring, a small sprout is allowed on the bulb. If planting is done in the fall, then there should be no sprouts.

Sometimes planting material is purchased long before the start of the planting season. In this case, it is important to keep the bulbs in good condition. Proceed as follows:

1. Dry the bulbs in the shade, spreading them on paper.
2. Prepare a plastic or paper bag with holes for ventilation and fill it with peat or sawdust.
3. Place the bulbs in a bag (bottom down) and cover with peat on top.
4. Store the package in a cool room with a temperature of about 4 degrees Celsius.

When storing bulbs dug in the fall for winter storage, clean them from the soil and disinfect them by placing them in a Fitosporin solution or a weak solution of potassium permanganate for 20 minutes.

If you purchased planting material with a small sprout, and the planting season is still far away, you can place the bulb in a cool place and growth will slow down. If the sprout is already large, plant the bulb in a pot and plant it in the ground at a convenient time.

Correct fit

The flowering of lilies depends on proper planting. If you do everything correctly, you can enjoy the abundant and long-lasting flowering of these beauties.

Where to plant: choosing a site

For lilies, choose a sunny, well-ventilated area, protected from strong winds. The area should not be flooded with melt water.

Lilies should not be planted in an area where tulips or gladioli previously grew. These plants have common diseases. It is good to grow marigolds in the area before planting lilies. These annuals heal the soil well.

Since different varieties of lilies prefer soil with different degrees of oxidation, it is necessary to create special soil for them:

• slightly acidic - for Asians;
• sour - for Martagon and Oriental lilies;
• neutral - for tubular hybrids;
• alkaline - for snow-white hybrids.

How to plant

The process of planting lilies can be divided into several stages. Follow these steps when planting bulbs:

1. Prepare the soil. To do this, add per 1 sq. m. 1 bucket of humus and peat, 4 cups of wood ash, half a cup of superphosphate and potassium sulfate. Add a peat-compost mixture for planting Asians and Oriental hybrids, add lime and bone meal for Tubular lilies, add peat for Martagons. For other groups, neutral soil is suitable.
2. Immediately before planting the lily, keep the bulb for some time in a weak solution of potassium permanganate. This will protect the plant from disease and rot.
3. Plant lilies at a depth of three times the height of the bulb. You can plant a little deeper so that the bulbs do not freeze in the fall. Place drainage made of crushed stone and sand at the bottom of the hole.
4. After the bulb is placed in the prepared hole, dust it with wood ash.
5. Cover the bulb first with sand and then with soil. Sand will prevent damping off.

When planting a plant with a closed root system, dig a hole 30 cm wide and 40 cm deep. At the bottom of the pit, arrange drainage from crushed stone and sand. Then cut off the flowers of the plant and plant it in fertilized soil, deepening the cuttings 3 cm. After planting, water the plant thoroughly, compact it, and add soil.

I recommend reading: How to calculate the amount of planting material needed for planting flowers?

What and how to fertilize

To fertilize lilies, use mineral fertilizers:

1. During the period of stem growth, use nitrogen fertilizers with microelements.
2. Two weeks after the first feeding, feed again with nitrogen fertilizers with the addition of microelements.
3. During the period of bud formation, use potassium supplements.

After the lilies have finished blooming, you can feed them with all-purpose fertilizer.

When to plant: optimal timing

From late August to mid-September you can plant new bulbs and divide old ones.

To prevent mice from eating particularly valuable varieties of lilies, the bulbs are planted in special containers that can be purchased at garden centers.

It is not recommended to plant lilies in spring because the bulbs are not of good quality. After winter they are covered with spots and areas of rot. This landing looks risky.

Lilies take root best when planted with a closed root system. In gardening stores you can buy lilies in pots at the flowering stage and plant them on your site. This can be done in the summer. At the same time, you can evaluate the quality of the flower, successfully place it in the flowerbed and be 100% sure that such a plant will take root in the garden.

Potted lilies

If you want to see lilies at home, you can grow them in flower pots on the windowsill. Now special varieties have been developed that are suitable for this. Your home will be filled with a delicate aroma, and bright flowers will delight the eye.

Asian and Oriental hybrids are most suitable for growing in pots. Lilies need to be selected that are not very tall. To choose the right pot, you need to focus on the following numbers:

• One bulb requires a volume of land of 16 square meters. cm;
• 3 or 4 bulbs can be planted in a pot with a diameter of 40 cm.

It is better to grow several bulbs in one pot, then the flower will be lush and beautiful. Flowering time can be adjusted using different planting dates.

You can plant lilies in pots all year round. If you want to decorate your balcony with blooming lilies, then you should plant them in mid-March. Such plants will bloom in the second half of May.

Potted lilies.

Soil for lilies can be purchased at the store or prepared yourself by mixing turf soil, compost and humus with complex mineral fertilizer. Don't forget about drainage.

Low varieties of lilies are suitable for planting in pots:

• Dark Romance is a hybrid of the Oriental lily, 50–60 cm high. It blooms with burgundy flowers with dark specks.
• Fine Romance is a hybrid of the Oriental lily, 40–50 cm high. The flowers are pink and white with burgundy stripes.
• Perfect Joy is an Asian dwarf hybrid, 40–50 cm high. The flower petals are pink with a white center.

Growing and caring for lilies in the garden

Lilies are not particularly capricious plants, but they still need to be given some attention. Only then can you expect a good result: vigorous flowering.

in spring

In the spring, feed your lilies while the stems are growing. To do this, use nitrogen fertilizers with microelements. After the stem grows, it needs to be tied to a support. Further care involves regular watering and pest control.

In summer, to bloom and after flowering

By creating good conditions for plant growth, we ensure their abundant flowering. “Good conditions” include the following items:

• high-quality planting material;
• good landing place;
• suitable soil;
• landing at the optimal time;
• timely feeding;
• correct pruning;
• absence of diseases and pests.

If you follow the correct recommendations for all of the listed items, lilies will bloom in your garden.

After the lilies have bloomed, you only need to cut off the head with the seeds. Under no circumstances should the stem be cut at the root. In this case, the plants may not bloom next year.

It’s even better not to cut off the faded inflorescences at all, but to tear off the seed pods. Lilies of a different flowering period or other flowering plants will help cover the bare stems.

In autumn (preparing for winter)

The danger of plant death during the cold period worries many gardeners. These worries are completely justified. According to statistics, gardeners lose a third of their plants during the winter. Therefore, pay great attention to preparations for winter.

There is a debate among lily lovers about whether to leave lilies in the ground for the winter or dig them up. You need to approach each variety individually. Some varieties winter quietly without shelter even in the harshest winters, while others cannot withstand frost. The growing area also matters.

In central Russia, the following varieties of lilies winter well without shelter:

• Asian hybrids;
• hybrids OA, OT, LA;
• Daurian lily;
• Pennsylvania lily;
• martagon.

Royal lilies and condidum winter well under cover.

Oriental, Tubular and American hybrids in central Russia cannot withstand winter even in shelter. Fans of these varieties need to either dig up the bulbs every fall and plant them in the spring, or grow them in greenhouses.

Hybrids LA and Asiatic lilies are often dug up for the winter, but not because of the threat of freezing, but because over the summer they are heavily overgrown with children who take away water and nutrients from them. If such lilies are not dug up and freed from their children, then they may grow and bloom poorly.

Cover lilies for the winter in the following way: cover the plantings with peat, pine needles or fallen leaves. It is very important to remove the shelter in time after the snow melts.

If you decide to dig up lily bulbs for the winter, then after digging you need to cut off the dead stems, remove rotten scales and roots, wash the bulbs and soak them in potassium permanganate. Then dry the bulbs and put them in a box, covered with burlap for storage for the winter. Bulbs should be stored in a cool, dry place.

Transfer (seating arrangement)

Lilies grow well in one place for 3–5 years. After this they need to be seated. If this is not done, varietal lilies may turn into wild ones and will no longer look so beautiful.

Separate the bulb dug out after flowering from the children formed on it. It is best to plant children in September. The plants formed from the children begin to bloom around the third year. In addition to underground babies, above-ground babies are also formed on the stem. They can also be separated from the main plant and planted separately.

Some varieties of lilies develop black bulbs on the stem. They can be collected after flowering and placed in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. In about two weeks they will produce roots. After this, they can also be planted in the ground. The plants that develop from them will bloom in the third year.

If you want to breed valuable varieties of lilies, you can use other propagation methods:

• Cuttings. Cuttings are cut approximately 8 cm long from the stem and rooted. You can also root leaves. After 50 days, bulbs will appear in the sinuses that can be planted.
• Scales. You can remove up to 75 scales from one bulb. The scales should be placed in a plastic bag and stored at room temperature for a month and a half, then another month at a lower temperature - 17 degrees, and the last days before planting at 3 degrees. During this time, babies form on the scales, which can be planted in the ground.

Advice from flower growers

Lilies are truly afraid of two things:

• excess moisture;
• mice attacks.

Experienced gardeners advise that when planting lilies, be sure to provide drainage or use high beds so that the bulbs do not rot.

Special lattice containers or just vegetable boxes save you from mice.

And some more advice from experts:

• After some of the flowers on the lily peduncle have faded and their petals have fallen off, you need to remove the remaining seed pods. With this technique, the stem does not need to be cut.
• To prolong the flowering of a flower, you need to remove the stamens from the middle of the flower. This technique extends the bloom of each flower by two days. It is better to remove stamens in the morning.
• Feed lilies only with mineral fertilizers, because organic fertilizers can cause fungal diseases. If fungus appears on the leaves, treat the plant with a solution of phytosparin.

Site preparation and growing requirements

Lilies should be planted in open ground in well-lit places - they love sunlight. But constant direct exposure to scorching rays can cause burns on the delicate petals and dry out the bulb (especially if there is no watering at all). It is advisable to place the flower bed where the sun will illuminate it only during the day. Beautiful lilies should be able to rest from the heat in the mornings and evenings.

For full development and lush flowering, plants need fertile soil. The area allocated for planting is treated in advance with special compounds against pests that can spoil both the bulb itself and the buds of flowering plants. The soil is loosened well, removing interfering weed rhizomes. Lilies respond gratefully to timely application of fertilizers. For feeding, it is advisable to purchase multi-component (low nitrogen content) fertilizers for bulbous plants, in which all the necessary minerals and trace elements are correctly selected in the required proportions.

Planting depth and distance are determined based on the size of the bulbs

In soft, loose soil, holes are made to the required depth (taking into account the drainage layer and the size of the planting material). A gravel layer with the addition of charcoal 10 centimeters thick is laid at the bottom as drainage. You shouldn't place the plants too close unless you plan to replant them within the next 4-5 years. It is recommended to plant large bulbs at a distance of approximately 30 cm from each other.

Healthy, disease-free bulbs, previously soaked in a disinfecting solution, are placed in the holes. This is an important part of the preparation, since being in the ground for a long time without digging and inspection, they are often exposed to various infections. Disinfectants increase the immunity of planting material and protect against diseases in case of minor damage by insect pests and rodents. If the bulbs were stored correctly, before planting it is enough to soak them in a nutrient solution to stimulate the awakening and appearance of the first shoots. After soaking, it is not necessary to dry the bulbs; they can be covered with earth (mixed with peat) slightly damp.

By mulching the area with mowed nettles (without flower stalks), you will make it easier to care for the crop, save yourself from unnecessary weeding work and enrich the soil

The planting site is moistened abundantly. Lilies tolerate short periods of drought relatively calmly due to the accumulation of a certain amount of liquid in the juicy bulb, but it is still better to ensure more or less regular watering. Its complete absence will negatively affect flowering, the general condition of the plant and its further development. What lilies definitely do not tolerate is excessive soil moisture and stagnant water. “Queens don’t like to get their feet wet,” experienced flower growers jokingly warn newcomers buying planting material.

DIY flower beds with lilies - photos and diagrams

Lilies are very grateful plants in terms of creating a flower garden. Whatever variety you plant, lilies will always look not just beautiful, but magnificent. A flower garden consisting of only lilies looks royal. These royalty gathered together are a unique sight.

Flower garden with lilies.

Lily also looks good with other plants. Here are the diagrams of such mixed flower beds.

1 - pink lily OT-hybrid Triumphator, 2 - white-yellow lily OT-hybrid Conca de Or, 3 - yellow lily OT-hybrid Catina, 4 - blue astilbe, 5 - hosta.

1 - yellow lilies Freya LA-hybrid, 2 - pink peonies, 3 - hosta, 4 - trellises with climbing yellow nasturtium.

Mixborder

Lilies are ideal for mixborders. It is designed in such a way that the plants in it are arranged in tiers: in the background are the tallest ones, in the middle are of medium height, and in the foreground are low plants or creeping varieties. Sometimes this order is deliberately violated. Since lilies reach 1 m in height, they can fill the middle level of a mixborder.

Lilies will look great both in a monochrome mixborder and in a multi-colored one. By selecting different varieties of lilies, you can create a mixborder with continuous flowering.

Since lilies are very beautiful plants with large flowers, they will undoubtedly be the center of the mixborder: all eyes will be drawn to them. Therefore, you need to draw up a planting scheme based on lilies. All other plants are selected for them.

Border lilies

Lilies are very suitable for edging borders. They look impressive and smooth out the straight lines of the border. Low and medium varieties of lilies are selected for borders. Moreover, plants should ideally bloom all summer.

Border lilies.

As for color, a border with lilies of the same color looks beautiful. If you want to create a more original composition, you can choose contrasting colors and plant them in a checkerboard pattern.

The Garrisi variety is well suited for border decoration. These magnificent flowers will decorate the border both in a small area and in a large garden.

When to plant

The answer to this question depends not only on climatic conditions, but also on the weather in a particular season. If we speak “by the book,” then the optimal time for planting is late summer and early autumn. But in fact, this is the most dangerous period when it is impossible to predict the vagaries of night frosts, autumn cold snaps and endless rains. Bulbs flooded with water will simply rot and be washed to the surface. They often become prey for mice looking for food in winter.

Lilies in the garden

Trampling down the snow helps to avoid the problem (if there is any, because our winters present various “surprises”). Special plastic containers also protect the bulbs well - plants should be planted in them. Another option is vegetable nets from supermarkets.

Experienced gardeners have determined from their own experience the ideal time for planting - summer, when they bloom. Surprisingly, you can use not bulbs, but plants with buds purchased in specialized stores. Firstly, they are guaranteed to be healthy. Secondly, you will immediately see what exactly you bought, rather than taking your word for it. The survival rate of lilies planted as adults is one hundred percent!

When and how long do lilies bloom in the garden?

The period and duration of flowering of lilies depends on the variety. Representatives of the group of Asian hybrids are the first to bloom at the end of June. This is an unpretentious variety with speckled orange flowers. Lilies that bloom in June are usually odorless. Other varieties of Asian hybrids bloom from early July to early August.

Representatives of the LA hybrid group, LO hybrids and LOO hybrids, bloom in mid-July and bloom until the end of August. They have a light aroma that is felt in the evening.

Early August marks the peak of lily flowering. Asian, Oriental and LA hybrids are blooming. From mid-August, OT hybrids begin to bloom. The latest varieties bloom in late August and early September. They all have a strong pleasant aroma.

Since the flowering period of different varieties of lilies is scattered throughout the season, you can choose varieties so that the garden will be decorated with blooming lilies all summer.

The duration of flowering for lilies is quite short. One flower makes us happy for a week. On average, a lily bush blooms for about 17 days.

Tubular and Orleans

These groups contain hybrids bred from Asian varieties. They bloom in the second year. The flowers are large with a bright aroma. Plants are suitable for growing on calcareous soils, tolerate frost well, and are resistant to most diseases. The outer side of the bud is darker in color. The most popular colors are pink, yellow or orange.

Interspecific

This is a large group that unites hybrids obtained by crossing varieties of different groups. Most popular:

• LA hybrids;
• OT hybrids;
• LO hybrids;
• AO hybrids.

Types and varieties of lilies with photos

All lilies are flowers of extraordinary beauty, but among them there are more and less spectacular ones. We present the most popular and amazingly beautiful varieties.

Zelmira

Lily Zelmira.
This variety belongs to the group of OT hybrids. This is an example of grace and sophistication. The flower petals have a delicate salmon color and a yellow frill. Flowers exude a delicate aroma throughout the entire flowering period. The variety is winter-hardy and does not require shelter for the winter. Lily is not capricious in care. Ideal for flower beds, mixborders, borders.

Black

Black lilies have recently become very popular among florists. They are included in bouquets as central flowers. Black lilies are also highly respected and loved by flower growers.

Black lilies can be included in black flower beds or mixed borders, or grown separately from other flowers. Prominent representatives are:

• Black Prince;
• Landini;
• Knight Rider;
• Mapira;
• Dimension

These varieties are not necessarily pure black in color. Most are maroon or dark purple. These dark colors convey the beauty of color so deeply that they attract the eye and become the center of the garden, no matter how far they are planted.

Black Lily.

Navona

Lily Navona.
This variety of Asiatic lily is different from others. It has 2 excellent properties:

• Dazzling white color.
• Tall stem reaching a height of 1 meter.

The Navona variety loves sunny places, but can also develop normally in partial shade. It will decorate any flower bed. This variety blooms in May - June. The flowers are great for cutting.

Easy spot

Lily Easy spot.
This variety belongs to the group of Asiatic lilies of the Tango series. Easy Spot grows up to 100–110 cm. This is a flower of amazing beauty, pleasing to the eye and arousing the admiration of the strictest experts. The lily has cream, white, pink, orange or yellow petals with purple specks, stripes or spots. Lily flowers are single or collected in groups of 2–4 in pyramidal or umbrella-shaped inflorescences. Easy Spot prefers sunny or slightly shaded places.

To answer the question: “Which lilies are best to choose for the garden?”, you need to know how much time you can devote to your pets. For beginners, we can recommend simple varieties from the group of Asian hybrids, and for experienced gardeners, more interesting varieties, such as LO and LOO hybrids.

Lily flower - description

Lilies are herbaceous perennials with ovoid or round bulbs without protective coverings with a diameter of 2 to 20 cm. Lily bulbs consist of open, more or less tightly adjacent individual fleshy scales. The stems of lilies are from 30 to 125 cm high and from 3 to 30 mm thick - straight, green or dark purple, sometimes with brown streaks, simple or slightly branched in the upper part - are a continuation of the bottom of the bulb. In some species, bulblets are formed in the axils of the leaves - aerial bulbs, which are also used for reproduction. Lily leaves are linear, lanceolate or oblong-elliptic, alternate or whorled, petiolate or sessile, from 2 to 20 cm long. Single or collected in quantities from 2 to 40 in umbrella-shaped or pyramidal inflorescences, lily flowers are funnel-shaped, bell-shaped, goblet-shaped or turban-shaped perianth, consisting of 6 lobes, colored white, pink, red, orange, yellow, lilac and often covered on the inside with stripes, dots, specks or specks. The fruit of the lily is a three-lobed capsule with flat, irregular triangular brown seeds covered with a filmy or papery skin.

Up to 30 species and many hybrids and varieties of lilies are grown in culture. Lilies are used in gardening and landscape design, in the perfume industry, and some of its species are used as medicinal and food plants.

How to grow lilies in a pond

The water lily is popularly called the water lily. A lily in a pond will serve as an excellent decoration for a garden plot. In the central part of Russia, white water lily is grown. It has a short flowering period. Due to the large leaves and flowers, the water lily is only suitable for large bodies of water.

Currently, smaller varieties of water lilies have been bred, especially for small bodies of water:

• dwarf lilies;
• small lilies.

Before planting a lily, you need to choose a suitable container: buy a special container in the store or use a plastic bucket for this. Take soil for the lily by mixing clay, garden soil and rotted manure. Place the rhizome of the plant horizontally on the surface of the container, and direct the side roots down the pot. Pour sand on top to prevent the soil from washing away.

Lilies in the pond.

Lily care involves removing faded inflorescences and replanting them in a larger pot when the flower grows. For the winter, place the lily along with the container in a cool place, wrapped in film.

How to plant garden lilies to decorate your area

There are many ways to decorate your yard with lilies:

• Large varieties are planted in ]round flower beds[/anchor] or in the far part of flower beds along a fence or nondescript wall.
• Miniature low-growing varieties can be used to decorate an alpine slide.
• These flowers look great as part of perennial plantings in the company of peonies or decorative foliage plants.
• Plants in containers can be used to decorate a deck or veranda.

With proper care, the lily will be a real pearl of the garden. The variety of varieties and hybrids allows you to choose flowers that will fit perfectly into the landscape design and will delight gardeners for many years.