For centuries, lilies have been held in high esteem by many peoples of the world for their graceful elegant flowers and sweet aroma. They were used as medicinal and ornamental plants that adorned temples and palaces. Songs and legends are devoted to lilies, images of these flowers are often found in works of art.
Lilies: cultivation and care. Tips & Tricks
Lilies, grown since ancient times in Ancient Greece, are described by the ancient Greek physician Dioscorides as a remedy for healing wounds, bruises, burns, abrasions, soothing toothache, and healing from heart disease. Probably, not only because of the snow-white petals and healing properties, the white lily in the Christian religion is an example of purity and purity, but also as an unusually beautiful flower that pleases a person with a perfect appearance and a wonderful aroma that soothes the soul.
Lily, which is grown by planting bulbs, has an optimal time for planting in the ground - the end of summer. Usually, full maturation for reproduction occurs in the 3rd year of the life of this plant. For lily flowers, cultivation is besttakes place in a prominent, bright and sheltered place with diffused sunlight. Beware of strong winds and drafts. These beauties do not tolerate stagnant water. For lily flowers, growing is best in sandy and loamy soils with a mixture of foliar humus as a fertilizer.
Landing
It will be good to dig up the soil, picking out all the weeds, debris and stones in sight, and then loosen and fertilize it. Select an onion, remove all dry roots and trim the living roots a little. Large bulbs should be planted deeper. To plant a lily, you need to prepare a hole that is slightly larger than three bulb diameters combined. Pour a layer of coarse sand at the bottom of the pit, then place the bulb and straighten the roots. The depth should be 3 times the height of the bulb. This is usually about 10-12 cm.
Care
For lily flowers, growing is best done where there is no high soil moisture. It is recommended to water moderately and in a timely manner, and at the very root of the plant, so that the flowers do not flood - they do not tolerate this. The first half of summer, as well as its end, require more abundant and more frequent watering of flowers than usual. When our wonderful beauties fade, it is recommended not to forget to feed and water them too, because it is this period of time that is important for them to accumulate reserves of nutrients in order to survive the harsh cold season. This plant is very responsive to the introduction of various nutrients andfertilizer substances. When the first sprouts appear, it is advised to apply nitrogen fertilizers and wood ash to the ground. Feeding with potash and phosphorus fertilizers also has a good effect on them. Lily responds well to humus and fertilizers from chicken manure, which must be diluted sufficiently with water before application.
