Lily la hybrid
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Lilies la hybrids: group description
Lily la hybrid has made significant progress in its development in recent years. This is due to the fact that interest in them is gradually increasing, and breeders are striving to breed completely new unique forms of plants. In this article, we will take a closer look at the group of lilies la hybrids. It includes more than a hundred plants, which have not only a unique and rich history of origin, and an incredible color palette. From la hybrids, every gardener will be able to find a plant to his taste, as well as satisfy all his needs and dreams, which are associated with the design of landscapes, flower beds and personal plots.
The la-hybrids group was bred by crossing long-flowered and Asiatic lily hybrids. As a result, the flowers have collected all the best qualities from their parents, a completely unique group has appeared, which is in great demand today in floriculture and modern flower bed decoration. To a greater extent, in terms of their parameters, these lilies are very similar to Asian hybrids, but still there are some distinctive features and characteristics. Basically, these are decorative qualities, as well as the fact that these plants are completely unpretentious, they are very easy to plant and grow, as well as propagate, if required.
Varieties, as we noted, are not at all demanding in the framework of grooming procedures, while they can be grown by both experienced gardeners and those florists and gardeners who have just started their way in this field, and still do not have sufficient experience and skills in gardening and floriculture and, in particular, in the cultivation and cultivation of whole daylilies of various varieties. Thus, these hybrids are an excellent offer for those gardeners who do not have a lot of time to take care of plants, but who really want to get an excellent result in the form of beautiful flowers.
Most of the varieties that belong to the la-hybrids group have very large inflorescences, the size of which can reach 25 centimeters. The shape of the inflorescences is usually cup-shaped, some varieties may also have other bizarre shapes, again, everything depends on the variety. The peduncle includes several buds that either tend upward, or are slightly deflected to the side, but never look down.
The peculiarity of these hybrids also lies in the fact that the flowers exude an incredibly delicate and very delicate aroma that does not cause headaches or discomfort. The foliage on the plant is very dense, adheres tightly. This allows the plant to be very resistant to bad weather, as well as to withstand long transportation, especially if the varieties are for sale.
It is worth noting that the very first varieties from the la-hybrids group appeared relatively recently - only in the 90s of the 20th century. Then they were very inferior to other plants, since they did not have a very rich color palette. But breeding work did not stand still, and today we can find varieties of la-hybrids of completely different shades, which are very attractive for flower growers and gardeners. There are white and apricot lilies, burgundy and bright red, yellow lilies and lilies of milky shades. Each gardener can choose lilies according to his own taste and in accordance with his own preferences. Flowers can also be not only monochromatic, but also multi-colored, and their shades can be combined.
Lilies la hybrids: planting and care
Mostly lily la hybrid is planted in spring, or in autumn.It is important to take into account that the soil must be sufficiently warmed up, and its temperature should not be lower than 15 degrees. It is under such temperature conditions that the bulb takes root best of all, and also takes root, and this is already a guarantee that a strong plant with excellent flowering can be obtained. If high temperatures are determined, then in this case, rooting may become more complicated, in order for it to be successful, lilies need to organize drip irrigation using special technical devices.
Lilia la hybrid is best suited to sunny areas and thrives just as well. It is best to choose a site where the sun will stay from early hours until about noon, at which time it has the most favorable effect on lily plantings, so you should take this into account when choosing a place. Of course, you can plant lilies in areas where there is a shadow, but the plant is unlikely to achieve its maximum decorative effect, develop at full capacity and give corresponding powerful flower stalks.
When planting lilies la hybrids, experienced gardeners and florists recommend following several basic rules, thanks to which you can ensure that the plant takes root as much as possible, and this process will take place without complications. Among these recommendations and rules highlight the following:
- the place where the lily bulbs will be planted is best dug up, and the digging depth should be at least forty centimeters, you can even allow half a meter. They dig the area with a sharp shovel
- if the soil is heavy, then it is best to mix ordinary sand into it. You should not use quarry clay sand, as it will make the soil even heavier. It is recommended to collect ordinary forest sand. One bucket of sand will be enough for one square meter of soil.
- about 24 hours before the bulb is planted in open ground, it is necessary to moisten the hole very abundantly with settled water
- the plant is planted only in dry weather. If precipitation appears in the forecast, then it is better to postpone the landing for a time when they stop. If you plant the bulbs during precipitation, there is a great chance that they will end up in waterlogged soil, and this will lead to rotting of the bulbs and in their death
- Before sending the bulbs into the soil, they must be briefly dipped in water.
In general, these procedures are recommended prior to planting and during planting of la hybrid lily varieties. As we can see, they are very simple, and absolutely any gardener can use these recommendations in order to end up with excellent plants with excellent flowering on time. In care, one of the most key nuances is that the topsoil must always be mulched. Thanks to this, it is possible to maintain the required amount of moisture in the soil, as well as protect it from possible compaction, which undoubtedly occurs in some cases.
In the first half of summer, it is best to carry out root watering of lilies, and this should be done very abundantly. In this case, you should be careful, because if water gets on the deciduous part, this can guarantee the leaves a burn, and this, in turn, provokes a large number of plant diseases, so you need to be very careful and careful in this process.
Lilia la hybrid: care and feeding
Top dressing is another important component of plant care. It is best done in several stages. The first time fertilizers are fed in the spring, as soon as the very first shoots appear, and after that the fertilizer is used already during the formation of lily buds. As for the composition of the top dressing, it must necessarily include double superphosphate, as well as potassium magnesium, since it is these substances that can guarantee the growth of the plant, its development, the rooting of the system, the compaction of the stems and the deciduous part.Mineral complexes are best used in a soluble form, to carry out sub-root and foliar feeding.
Let's touch on the winter hardiness of lilies la hybrids. Lily varieties that belong to the la-hybrid group are best transferred to a warm and dry room during winter. But we must take into account that not every grower has the opportunity to dig up a lily bulb and store it in a dry place. It is for this reason that even from autumn, about two weeks before the predicted onset of frost, daylilies are best covered with either foliage or shavings in order to keep the plantings warm. It is by taking shelter that the gardener can be almost sure that the lilies, or rather the bulbs, will not freeze, and in the next season they will also successfully germinate and bloom.
La hybrids of lilies: varieties
Today in botany there are more than a hundred different varieties of lilies that belong to the la-hybrid group. Among them, the most popular are:
- Lily Brindisi la hybrid - the height of the plant reaches more than one meter, the diameter of the flowers is usually about 18 centimeters. As for the color, it is a delicate pink shade.
- California - the maximum height of this flower is usually 110 centimeters, and the diameter, under favorable conditions, is not more than 19 centimeters. Flowers of a rather restrained cherry shade, very decorative and attractive, they are often paid attention to
- Lily Ercolano la hybrid is another variety, the stem height of which is average - 110-115 centimeters, no more. The diameter of the flower is impressive - 20 centimeters. As for the color, here you should pay attention that it is two-tone: the flowers itself is white, and its neck is yellow, closer to a lemon shade, it is also a rather attractive and decorative variety
- Menorca - salmon flowers in diameter from 16 to 19 centimeters. Stem height - 130 centimeters, in general, a flower of medium size for such a lily group
- Samur - the flowers of this variety are crimson in color, and their neck is delicate, white. The height of the stem, under favorable conditions, reaches one and a half meters, and the diameter of the flower is around twenty centimeters. The plant is quite impressive and very attractive, you should pay attention to it, especially for novice flower growers who are just getting acquainted with the world of daylilies
- Lily la hybrid Fangio- this is one of the tallest lilies of all that we find in this group of la hybrid lilies. The height can be more than one and a half meters, and the diameter of the flower as a whole remains standard - twenty centimeters. The color scheme is usually purple, bright red, looks very decorative in areas and in flower beds.
- We also select a variety such as Cogoleto... This is a flower with a standard stem height of 100-110 centimeters. The diameter of the flower is 20 centimeters. The color is usually pink, and in the center of the bud itself there is a red tint. It seems that the flower has attractive freckles, and this makes it stand out among its fellows from the same lily group.
There are also some tips on how to choose the right bulbs. It is not necessary to take bulbs that are too strong, on which there are no signs of shoots or small roots. There is a chance it is a dead bulb and will not come up. Also, do not take lily bulbs that have already bloomed in artificially created conditions, since they may not give any inflorescences at all in the next few years. In general, it is also worth purchasing bulbs only from specialized stores and from experienced sellers who can correctly guide and recommend varieties. Also, in such stores, the likelihood that you can be deceived is much lower than if you buy varieties from ordinary gardeners in markets or somewhere else besides stores. The choice should be treated very carefully, because the well-being of further flowering depends on it.It is necessary to take into account the characteristics of the varieties, then you will get an excellent daylily that does not require special care and expenditure of both physical strength and time.
Lilies la hybrids: reviews of gardeners
Of course, there is a large number of reviews from florists who have already repeatedly planted varieties of la hybrids. Among the positive qualities, users note that it is quite easy to care for the plant, as well as the fact that these plants have excellent decorative qualities. Lilies of these varieties can be used to decorate flower beds, landscape compositions, they look great with other tall and short flowers. When buying, it is best to choose large bulbs that do not have any cracks or visible mechanical damage, in which fungi or other microorganisms can develop.
In general, user reviews say that lilies have excellent external qualities, they are completely unpretentious, not capricious, winter-hardy. Due to the fact that they have a powerful foliage and stem system, they can be quite stable in windy weather, and this, of course, is also a positive quality.
