Before planning flower arrangements in personal plots, suitable species and groups of garden lilies are determined. Flowers differ in height, shape of leaves and buds, shades, flowering periods, requirements for soil composition, planting and care features.
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Varieties of lilies
Flowers are classified into the following groups of hybrids:
- Asian.
- Martagon.
- Orleans.
- Candidum.
- American.
- Long-flowered.
- Tubular.
- Eastern.
- Interspecific.
- Wild.
Asian species are unpretentious in care, multiply rapidly, withstand cold weather, and are resistant to diseases and insect pests. Flowers are bowl-shaped and can be white and golden, cream, pink, burgundy, orange, coral. Some species have dark buds with black tones or combine 2-3 shades. However, the lack of odor in flowers must be taken into account.
In the list of popular hybrid varieties:
- Black Out;
- Bumblebee;
- Elodie;
- Matrix;
- Centerfold;
- Lollipop;
- Monte Negro, etc.
Martagon hybrids are distinguished by graceful flowers. The buds are drooping, the petals are curled, there are dark spots on the perianths. Flowers have a delicate scent. The culture is resistant to diseases, unpretentious in care, withstands cold weather. It should be borne in mind that the bushes grow slowly, it is not recommended to replant them often. In the list of popular varieties:
- Arabian Knight;
- Chameleon;
- Claude Shride;
- Manitoba Moning;
- Guinea Gold.
Candidium hybrids include a group of lilies with snow-white or golden flowers and a delicate aroma. The shape of the buds is funnel-shaped or tubular. However, the variety of flowers does not belong to frost-resistant, therefore, the plants are planted in illuminated areas, for the winter period it is required to prepare a shelter. It is required to carefully care for the lilies and spray from insect pests.
American varieties are distinguished by a wide palette of colors. Among the varieties there are one- and two-color specimens. The aroma of flower culture is delicate, sweetish. Plants are light-requiring. The bushes need to be watered regularly, for the winter they are covered with insulating material. Experts recommend planting this group of lilies in a permanent place, because culture takes root for a long time.
The list of the best hybrid varieties:
- Lake Tular;
- Shaksan;
- Afterglow;
- Buttercup.
Descriptions of varieties
Long-flowered hybrids have unusual tubular buds. Flowers exude a rich aroma, many buds are white. The culture is thermophilic and is grown in central Russia only in greenhouse conditions. Suitable for breeding in warm regions of the country. The hybrid is used to decorate the site, as well as bouquets. The list of the best hybrids:
- White Haven;
- White Elegance;
- White Fox.
Orleans and tubular hybrids are represented by golden, orange, pale pink shades of buds. Flowers have a rich aroma. Crops are resistant to cold snaps. Bulbous plants are planted in lighted areas, the soil must be drained. There are more than 1,000 varieties of tubular hybrids.
In the list of popular varieties:
- Pink Perfection;
- Royal Gold;
- Lady Alice.
Oriental hybrids have different shapes of buds (tubular, turban). A wide palette of shades is represented by red, pink, lilac, pastel colors, there are also snow-white flowers. The buds reach 15-25 cm in length. The leaves are decorative, dark green. The varieties are thermophilic, grown in containers and greenhouses or in open ground in areas with a warm climate. In the list of popular varieties:
- Miss Burma;
- Le Rev;
- Salmon Star.
Interspecific hybrids are subdivided into several subspecies. LA hybrids have compact colors. Shades of buds: purple, snow-white, burgundy, etc. The culture is winter-hardy, grown on fertile soil. OT hybrids are distinguished by large flowers, reaching 25 cm in diameter. The buds are monochromatic or combine several shades. Plants are unpretentious in care, grow quickly. For the winter, the bushes are covered.
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