Lilies are popular with flower growers. The variety of varieties suits every taste. They easily complement any composition and simply grow by themselves in the garden.

Terry lilies

This culture is of Asian origin. A spectacular appearance was obtained by crossing several oriental lilies. This variety is one of the most unpretentious, therefore it is suitable for beginner gardeners. The range of colors is extensive. These lilies are called terry lilies because of the large number of petals, the number of which significantly exceeds the number of standard representatives of this culture.

Plant characteristic

Asiatic lily

These lilies are ot-hybrids, which are characterized by a stable stem with many flowers. The large (up to 25 cm in diameter) flowers of these hybrid varieties are very fragrant. The height of the plant depends on the specific variety and can reach up to 1.5 m, and the flowering period also depends on the variety.

In shape, the flowers can look like a star or a turban (petals twisted upwards). Most plants will be able to grow stronger only after two years in order to withstand large and large flowers.

Terry lilies

Attention! Terry lilies - hybrids were adapted by breeders for cultivation in Central Russia.

Characteristics of plant species and varieties

Delphinium terry

The most popular varieties:

  • Spring pink. This is a pink terry lily. In one inflorescence up to 30 flowers. Height ranges from 50 - 100 cm, flower diameter about 15 cm, blooms from late June and throughout July. Indoor cultivation is possible.
  • Fata Morgana. Terry yellow lily. 12 petals, about 10 flowers, flowering from July to August inclusive, the height of this variety reaches 90 cm.
  • Marlene. A variety that can mutate, producing up to 100 flowers per stem, at the generally accepted rate of 15 flowers.
  • Mapira. The uniqueness of the variety in its bright burgundy color.
  • White Eyes. Terry white lily. Large flowers up to 30 cm in diameter, height about 1.5 m, flowering in the last summer months.

Features of planting and care

Lily Pretty Wumen

It is best to buy hybrid bulbs in March, then they can be stored in the refrigerator at + 6-8 ° C. For the Middle lane, lilies with a vegetative period of up to 100 days are suitable.

It is allowed to grow lilies as indoor plants. Care will depend on the specific variety.

Lilies in the garden

The site for this culture should be sunny, windless, drained. The distance between plants should be at least 20 cm, then each flower will receive enough nutrients. The bulbs, pre-treated with the fungicide, are placed in the pits. Loosening is excluded from care, because there is a danger of damaging the roots.

Top dressing must be applied before the buds appear, and in the spring it must be fed with complex fertilizers.

Attention! In order for the plants to please with a full and colorful flowering, you need to remove wilted buds in time.

This variety of flowers must be covered before freezing.

Diseases and pests

Gray mold often affects lilies. The disease appears on the leaves as brown spots. The fight consists in prevention - the seedlings must be shed with a solution of copper sulfate, ammonia, soda ash. Salmon and soda 1 tbsp. l. diluted in 5 liters of cold water, and vitriol 1 tbsp. l. in 5 liters hot, then the solutions are mixed.

Pests often attack lilies, especially bulbs.The red beetle is very dangerous, as it feeds on all parts of the culture. Any insecticide is used to combat it.

The onion beetle is a frequent guest on the shoots. They fight it with chlorophos.

Asian terry lilies are an excellent choice for novice flower growers, from-hybrids are able to please the eye even in the unstable conditions of Central Russia.