Lily Regale is a real royal flower. It features giant flowers looking down like a bell. One such bell can replace a whole bunch of exquisite flowers. Lily has a unique scent that spreads throughout the garden.

History

Another name for this plant is the regal lily. For the first time the plant was noticed by English botanists. Before the flower became famous all over the world, it grew in China.

Lily was discovered at the beginning of the last century. Her bulbs were transferred to the USA and England. Despite the fact that the flower is cultivated, it is still unpretentious in its care. Apparently, the harsh living conditions affected his "character".

Lilia conquered florists: both professionals and amateurs. It is interesting that she gave rise to the development of other varieties of lilies, common and so any all growers.

Lily Regale

Description

Amazon lily

Lily belongs to the class of Monocots, the Liliaceae family. Has the following description:

  1. The bulb is round, conical, pink. Its diameter can be 15 cm. It has powerful roots under the bulb.
  2. In height it can reach from 50 cm to 2.5 m.
  3. The stem is thin, strong and leafy.
  4. The leaves are dark green, firm and narrow. They are arranged in alternating order. At the base of the plant, they can even reach 15 cm in length.
  5. An inflorescence is located on the stem, which has from 5 to 15 flowers, in some varieties their number can reach 30. One plant turns into a very beautiful and graceful bouquet.
  6. The flower is funnel-shaped. Usually its diameter reaches 15 cm, but in some varieties it may be larger. The color differs depending on the variety. The aroma is very rich and pleasant.
  7. Flowering time is up to 18 days, sometimes longer, subject to the rules of feeding and watering. Flowers in different varieties appear during July-August.

    Lily Regale

Lily varieties

Lily Epricot Fudge

Regalia lilies fit perfectly into any garden landscape. It is by far the most common decorative flower. However, several other plant varieties are used in gardening:

  1. Lily Regale album is distinguished by the fact that it has a dazzling white flower color. She has majestic yellow throats and dark stamens. The outer side of the petal has no dark streaks.
  2. Royal Gold is characterized by monochromatic petals with cream, yellow, orange and even lilac shades. It has rich purple and brown streaks on the back of the petals.
  3. Pink Perfection is an original variety of Regale tubular lily, which is distinguished by a large number of large flowers of a luxurious dark pink color. Each of them is up to 25 cm in size. It blooms almost all summer. The plant is very resistant to disease.
  4. Golden Splendor delights the eye with its unrivaled golden yellow color. The plant can grow over one meter in height. Its aroma is spicy and very sweet. The plant is frost-resistant and thrives in regions with harsh winters. Blooms throughout July-August.
  5. The white of the planets has flowers of a different palette of shades. The lemon yellow is especially interesting. It has an extremely unusual delicate aroma. Plant in sunny and well-ventilated areas of the garden.
  6. Lily Giganteum is distinguished by a height of over 2 m.

Note! The tubular varieties of lilies are poisonous to cats. An animal can be poisoned even if it passes near a flower with pollen.If the gardener has fluffy animals, it is necessary to protect them from the fragrant corner.

Plant agrotechnology

Compliance with the rules of agricultural technology allows you to grow very beautiful plants with fragrant flowers and avoid diseases.

Lily propagation

Asiatic lily

This is a perennial plant, it grows for a long time in one place. At about the fifth or sixth year of life, there are signs of deterioration in growth:

  • the size and number of flowers are significantly reduced;
  • the height of the stems decreases;
  • the number of buds in the brush decreases;
  • the decorative properties of the plant are reduced;
  • the bulb is thinning.

All this suggests that every 5, and preferably 4 years, the plants should be replanted. At the same time, the root system constantly forms new viable bulbs. They are called babies. They need to be periodically separated from each other.

Note! Seeds can be planted if they have been stored in a warm place. This is best done in February. Such plants will bloom next year.

The bulbs are planted either in spring or early fall. The roots of a good bulb are always strong, developed and perennial. The bulb is usually pale pink, darkens in the air.

Landing

Important! Sprouted bulbs are not suitable for planting.

Lily regale loves the abundance of sunlight. Therefore, it should be planted in an open and sunny place. At the same time, make sure that the base of the stem is moist and does not overheat in direct sunlight.

Acidic soil is not suitable for such a noble plant. For deoxidation, ash or sand is added to the soil.

When planting in autumn, you need to choose the time before the onset of autumn frosts. The optimal time for this is mid-September. If the grower wished to plant the plant in spring, then it is best to wait until May, when the threat of the most dangerous frosts has passed.

A fine mesh should be placed at the bottom of the hole to protect it from rodents. The depth of the pits is 30 cm. Only peeled bulbs should be planted, from which old, damaged scales and dead parts of the roots will be removed. The distance between plants is about 30 cm.

Planting lilies

Care

This lily is very fond of watering. There should be enough water, and the plant does not need to be transfused.

The grown sprouts must be tied up to strengthen them in an upright position. The garter is carried to the peg.

Flowering time is the second half of July. At this time of the year, the flower needs the most careful care. Top dressing is required before bud formation. During flowering, feeding is stopped, otherwise the plant will quickly fade and will not please the eye with its excellent flowers for a long time.

Withered flowers are subject to regular removal. When cutting the stem, leave enough leaves for the bouquet.

After the end of flowering, the lily is fed again. Potash is preferred this time. Closer to winter, watering should be stopped altogether. The stems are cut closer to the ground. Bulbs in this state can overwinter. They are sprinkled with foliage and covered so that they are not damaged by severe frosts.

Note! In regions with harsh winters, the bulbs are dug up and stored in a cool place, covered with peat or sawdust.

Diseases and pests

The plant is resistant to pests. The lily's only natural enemy is mice. They eat tubers, gnaw them. The most effective way to deal with mice is to reinforce the landing pits with a wire mesh.

Plant neighbors

Lily Regale goes well with other plant species. She will stand out next to them. In the garden, every florist can arrange a beautiful blooming corner. Different varieties will bloom in due time, and from almost the beginning of summer until autumn, the eye will be delighted with lush flowering.

Lily Regale

Lily will be combined with:

  • ferns;
  • cypresses;
  • juniper;
  • cloves;
  • marigolds;
  • geyher.

All these plants will create a very beautiful background for the lily. Some of them can shade the stems from the sun. Geraniums, bells are suitable for this.

With the help of the royal lily, you can make a great green center in the garden.The plant has a very strong aroma that can interfere with sleep and rest, so it is not recommended to plant it near windows. In general, Regale lily has very high decorative qualities, which is why flower growers love it so much.