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Botanical description

Street and indoor lilies, regardless of the variety, are characterized by a similar structure. The stem of the plant is a continuation of the bottom of the bulb. The leaves are relatively large, arranged in a spiral manner. Flowers are collected in cylindrical, conical or umbellate inflorescences.

Large perianths are represented by six completely free leaves, which are located in the form of a funnel or bell. The shape and size, as well as the color of the flower, can be different and depend on the variety. The fruit is represented by a three-nested capsule filled with flat seeds.

Many varieties and types of lilies grow well and bloom profusely in flower beds in the garden and in the front garden in the country.

Many varieties and species grow well and bloom profusely in flower beds in the garden and in the front garden in the country. As a rule, it is very easy to grow unpretentious garden lilies, but the cultivation of indoor varieties does not cause problems for flower growers. To provide the plant with proper care, as well as to grow truly gorgeous lilies, you need to know their specific and varietal characteristics.

Lily-like plants, only small

There are plants whose buds are very similar to lily flowers, but their size is much smaller.

Erythronium (blood)

The perennial kandyk is a herbaceous plant that shoots out of a bulb. Its height reaches about 40 cm, and its appearance is 2 opposite leaves growing at the base and one single shoot, at the end of which a flower bud is formed.

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Flowers that look like lilies

Description

In erythronium, flowers are formed, similar to small lilies. They are drooping and have 6 petals, which form a bell-shaped bowl at the base, and at the edges diverge to the sides and bend back.

The colors can fluctuate and are most often pink, yellow or white. It is the various colors of this plant that make it possible to form a fairly colorful flower bed when grown outdoors.

Pay attention! In the middle of summer, the stem and leaves die off. Therefore, when forming a flower bed, it is necessary to take this feature into account and combine them with other types of plants.

Goose bow

It also belongs to the lily family. His homeland is Africa. Continuous work on plant breeding has made it possible to breed more than 100 subspecies.

What does a goose bow look like?

The appearance of the plant is stunted. Its leaves are slightly elongated and the stem is short. The total number of flowers that can form from one tuber reaches 10 pieces. They are distinguished by their small size and very delicate petals of a bright yellow color, for which they are popularly called “lemon snowdrop”.

The height of a goose onion can fluctuate as little as 3 cm to 30 cm, depending on the growing conditions created. Therefore, it is good to use it in flower beds as a covering plant.

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Goose bow

Ixiolirion

Such small flowers, similar to a lily of blue color, which are produced by the Ixiolyrion Tatar plant, are rarely found in personal plots. But the plant is so unpretentious that even with minimal care it will please with flowering for almost 1 month.

How ixiolirion blooms

The plant produces a straight stem to a height of up to 0,5 m.If growing conditions are unsatisfactory, the height will be only 20-30 cm.At the end of the stem, small inflorescences are formed, combining from 2 to 10 flowers, each of which can reach 5 in diameter centimeters.

The petals can be of different shades of blue – from lavender to piercing blue.

Gesperokallis

This plant is better known as the desert lily. His homeland is the southern tip of North America.

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Gesperokallis

Why does hesperocalis look like a lily?

The plant has a fairly thick stem with small and sparsely spaced narrow and long leaves. At the top, buds are formed, which gradually bloom into large flowers up to 8 cm in diameter.

The color of the petals can range from snow-white with a silvery tint to greenish tones.

Hesperokallis works best on loose soils that intensively allow moisture to pass through.

They need to be watered only in the spring months, while in the summer it needs to be minimized. And only when the flower is ready to release a bud, it is necessary to water the “lily of the desert”, after which it will bloom profusely.

Description of species

In culture, about thirty varieties of lilies are grown, represented by a huge variety of varieties and cultivars. In addition to the tiger lilies well-known to domestic flower growers, quite new, promising species have appeared, which were obtained by hybridization and combined the best qualities and characteristics of parent crops.

View nameIncoming groupsCharacteristics of the cultureTop Grades
Asian hybridsThe species includes Dutch, spotted, bulbous, tiger, monochromatic, drooping and dwarf lilies, as well as Maksimovich and David lilies. In addition, it is customary to refer to this species as hybrid forms of Skinner, Taylor, Palmer, MidSentury, Paterson and ByamThey are characterized by unpretentiousness and endurance, easily withstand low-temperature conditions, undemanding to the level of lighting, very easily reproduceAdeline, Blazing Dwarf, Flora Pleno, Ventu Marseille, Marlene, Sorbet, Vermeer, Montrex, Kentucky
Martagon or curly hybridsAll lilies originating from curly lily, Hanson, two-row, Tsingtaunt and honey loafTall plants with drooping turban-shaped flowers, characterized by frost resistance, unpretentiousness to the quality of soil and lighting, high decorative effect and disease resistance«Manitoba Fox», «Martagon Album», «Mrs. R. O. Backhouse»
CandyHybrids, in the breeding of which white lilies, chalcedony and other species of the European line are involvedA few varieties are characterized by the formation of very decorative and fragrant flowers.“Terracotta”, “Apollo”
Hybrid AmericanHybrids for which the parent plants are leopard lilies, Humboldt, Canadian, Colombian, Bolander and ParryQuite whimsical varieties with decent frost resistance and flowers of various shapes and colors«Shuksan» и «Cherrywood»
Long-flowered hybrid formThe ancestors of the species are Formolongs and Formosan lilyVery thermophilic and insufficiently frost-resistant varieties with a low level of disease resistanceWhite Fox and White Haven
Tubular hybridHybrid form of the Asiatic lily, represented by the groups “Sunburst”, “Golden Shows”, “Hart Desire”, “Golden Clairon”Frost-resistant, in need of fertile soil, virus-resistant, easily propagated in any way plantsBlack Dragon, Golden Clarion, Garden Queen, Mimosa Star
EastHybrid forms, the ancestors of which were reddish, beautiful, golden and Japanese liliesDifficult enough to grow and reproduce varieties with a low level of winter hardiness“Anais”, “Barbados” and “Ascari”
LA-hybridObtained by hybridization of long-flowered and Asiatic liliesHigh resistance to fungal infections, excellent winter hardiness, wide range of colorsBrindisi, Euliner and Freya
OrienpetsThe result of hybridization of tubular and oriental hybrid formsPlants with good vigor, large cupped or funnel-shaped flowersBlack Beauty, Big Brother and Beverly Dreamm

Species diversity

Of more than 100 varieties of lilies, only 16 are considered adapted to the climatic conditions of Russia. Of these, gardeners are interested in:

  • Henry lily with luminous orange petals;
  • tiger lily with a pyramidal inflorescence similar to the skin of a tiger;
  • daurian lily;
  • locust – curly lily (martagon).

All varieties and hybrids are divided into 9 groups:

  • asian;
  • curly (martagon);
  • snow-white (candidum);
  • American;
  • long-flowered;
  • tubular (Orleans);
  • oriental (oriental);
  • interspecific hybrids;
  • wild lilies.

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Types of lilies

Each group consists of varieties, hybrids obtained by selection, similar in terms of growing conditions.

Asiatic lilies – leaders in unpretentiousness – originate from the unusually hardy Daurian, tiger. Among them there are bulbous lilies, as well as those devoid of aroma.

Curly lilies (martagons) are distinguished by curling petals, an abundance of dark spots at the base of the petals, and a light aroma. Martagons tolerate cold well and are resistant to diseases.

Candidum – snow-white lilies, which are a little capricious, prone to fungal attack. They are considered the most beautiful, pleasant aroma adds to their charm.

American lilies are bright two-colored exotic plants with a delicate aroma. They love warmth, light.

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American lilies

Longiflorum lilies (longiflorum) have elongated flower corollas of a predominant white or light color. Perfect for bouquets.

Important! Tubular (trumpet) hybrids are varied in the type of flower – elongated, star-shaped, goblet-shaped. They impress with a variety of colors, strong aroma. They hibernate under cover.

Oriental lilies are delicate creatures with all possible flower shapes and colors. Flower heads are huge, up to 25 cm in diameter.

Interspecific hybrids are varied in flower shape, petal color, and the level of whimsy. Legend:

  • LA – a hybrid of long-flowered and Asiatic lilies;
  • OT – a mixture of oriental and tubular;
  • LO – longiflorums crossed with orientalochki;
  • OA is a new branch of East Asian hybrids that has inherited all the virtues of its parents, except for the size of the flowers.

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Interspecific hybrids

There are also complex hybrids obtained by crossing 3 or more species.

Wild (species) lilies live on all continents, including varieties of wild lilies growing in natural conditions on the territory of the Russian Federation. We are talking about mountain lilies (tiger, daurskaya), field lilies (saranka), forest lilies.

Pay attention! Water lilies are often called lilies. In fact, they belong to the Kuvshinkov family.

Photos

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NameViewHeight of a plantFlowerWinter hardinessFlowering
“Tinos” or “Tinos”Lilium Asian1 mWhite, with a raspberry speck in the central partUp to -34ºCJune-July
“Landini” or “Landini”1,2-1,2 mMaroon, almost blackRequires shelterSame terms
“Lollypop” or “Lollipop”70-80 seeWhite with a raspberry pink edgeUp to -36ºCSame terms
“Annemaries’s dream” or “Annemaris Dream”0,9-1,1 mWhite, with unusually curved petalsRequires shelterSame terms
“Cherbourg” or “Cherbourg”Lilium Eastern90 смWhite, from the center to the middle, the petals are pale yellow, the edges are wavyUp to -28ºCJuly to August
Sixth Sense or Sixth Sense1,1-1,2 mWine red with dark specks and white edgingRequires shelterJuly to August
“Marco Polo” or “Marco Polo”0,9-1,1 mWhite-pink color with small dots in the center, corrugatedRequires shelterJuly to September
“Furio” or “Furio”0,8-1,1 mBright red with a white edge and specks in the centerUp to -35 ° СJuly to August
“Samur” or “Samur”LA hybrid1,1-1,2 mPale pink with a white centerRequires shelterJune-July
“Freya” or “Freya”1 mBright yellow coloration with a greenish centerUp to -40⁰CJuly to August
“Fangio” or “Fangio”1,1-1,2 mDark scarlet with rare specks in the centerRequires shelterJune-July
“Courier” or “Courier”1,1-1,2 mA snow-white flower with a shade of lime and maroon-colored anthersRequires shelterSame terms
“Vendella” or “Vendella”LO-hybrid1,1-1,2 mIntense pink with a thin snow-white borderUp to -28ºCSame terms
“Triumphator” or “Triumphant”90-120 seeWhite color with a rich pink centerUp to -40ºCFrom mid-summer to September
“Deliana” or “Deliana”Longiflorum115-120 seeLemon yellow simple flowers with dark stamensNeeds shelterJuly to August
“White Heaven” or “White Haven”90-110 seeSnow-white flower with a greenish central partNeeds shelterJune-July
“Bonbini” or “Bonbini”OT hybrid lilyColumnar lily up to a meter highWhite flower with yellow-green throatNeeds shelterJuly to August
“Anastacia” or “Anastasia”Tree lily up to two meters highLight pink with crimson streaks and specksUp to -34ºCSame terms
“African Queen” or “African Queen”Lilium Tubular100-120 seeApricot orange with brown specks on the outsideNeeds shelterSame terms
“Pink Perfection” or “Pink Perfection”120-140 seePink-lilac coloring petals with a bright pink borderNeeds shelterSame terms
“Black Beauty” or “Black Beauty”Species lily70-120 seeCherry red petals with a purple-violet hue and snow-white borderNeeds shelterMid to late summer
“Henry” or “Henry”1-1,5 mApricot flower with dark red coloration of beards, turban-shapedNeeds shelterAug. Sept
“Elodie” or “Elodie”Lilium Terry90 смDelicate pink flowers with dark specks on the petalsUp to -40ºCMid summer
“Aphrodite” or “Aphrodite”1,1 mPure pale pink colorationUp to -40ºCMid summer
“Kaveri” or “Kaveri”OA-hybrid form1,1 mYellow bright flower with pink centerUp to -34ºCMid to late summer
“Cocopa” or “Kokopa”1 mReddish pink with a darker centerUp to -34ºCMid to late summer

What are the most beautiful flowers

Beauty, uncommonness is a very subjective characteristic. However, there are varieties that lovers of lilies unanimously call “the most”.

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Variety “Aphrodite”

The most beautiful lilies

Lily hybrids

In the first place are peony lilies, or terry. Their petals are arranged not in 2 tiers, but in 3 or more, giving the corolla a resemblance to a peony. The best representatives:

  • Isabella (Roselily Isabella) – oriental with 20 cm flowers of bright pink color with a white border around the edges of the petals;
  • Aphrodite is an Asian soft pink lily of rare beauty with 20-30 double flowers.
  • Golden Stone’s star-shaped lemon-yellow corolla is densely sprinkled with cherry-red blotches.
  • Lionheart is a lily with an unusual, eye-catching color. The petals, maroon to black, have a lemon-yellow beginning and ending.
  • Orange lily Orange Electric is a spectacular “Asian”. On the tangerine white petals there are brushstrokes and brown specks that give the flower a surprising resemblance to cake.

From the marchons, summer residents appreciate the airy-lace beauty of the Lankongense lily of a delicate lavender color, Claude Shride of burgundy tones, Russian Morning, the Morning Sun, dark pink, like a windy dawn.

Note! American hybrids – Lake Tular, Cherrywood – amaze with extravagant colors.

Oriental lilies are rightfully considered the most exquisitely beautiful:

  • Garden Party with white petals, decorated with yellow-red longitudinal stripes, a scattering of dark red specks;
  • spectacular Stargazer, whose deep pink petals with crimson specks are bordered by a snow-white stripe;
  • of fabulous beauty Broken Heart is a terry lily with delicate pink petals.

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Lily Garden Patty

Rarely found, but striking in its beauty is the complex hybrid Lady Alice, which has apricot-colored petals with white edges, sprinkled with dark specks, strongly curved, and the Baywatch OT hybrid is an amazing combination of pink petals with a lemon-yellow flower core.

The most unusual lilies

Marlene is an LA hybrid with beautiful, large – up to 20 cm – flowers, pale pink at the edges, gradually fading towards the center to pure white. The unusualness of the lily is random mutations, fasciations, when the bulb releases several peduncles at once. They are combined into one, obtaining a powerful stem-trunk with a hundred or more delicate flowers.

Giant lilies, unusual in their size – cardiocrinums (from Greek – “heart lily”) in their natural environment reach 5 meters in height. Externally similar to the liana, the giant lily is found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It blooms once in a lifetime, accumulating strength for several years for the release of a powerful peduncle, the formation of several baby bulbs. Depending on the species, such a “tree” forms from 5 flowers in the Chinese variety to 80 in the giant. Whatever cardiocrinum you plant on the site, it will look like a tree.

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Lilies giants

Besides the tall ones, there are varieties of small sizes, including dwarf lilies. They look the same as the large ones, only the undersized lilies seem to be scaled. The best representatives are Belem, Bazzer, Curitiba varieties.

Pay attention! The black lily as a flower does not exist in nature, the effect is created by the color of the petals: a dense velvet-purple color in the Landini lily (often called the Black Queen, the Mysterious Lily), maroon in Mapiri, dense purple in the Night Rider, as if cut from black velvet.

Mystery Dream (Magic Dream) is an unusual terry lily with light green petals.

Landing technology

Lilies can be planted in the spring, in April-May, or in the fall, around September and early October. It is recommended to adhere to the following technology for planting an ornamental culture in a permanent place:

  • for planting varieties of tubular, Orleans, Asiatic lilies, as well as any interspecific hybrid forms, it is recommended to use open areas with good lighting, and any other species need some shading;
  • the soil on the site must have a sufficient level of looseness and fertility, and acidity indicators can vary depending on varietal characteristics;
  • before planting, it is advisable to soak the bulbs for ½ hour in a weak solution of potassium permanganate, diluted at the rate of 5 g per 10 liters of water.

After planting, watering and mulching of the soil is carried out, which will allow the bulb to adapt to growing conditions as soon as possible.

Lilies can be planted in the spring, in April-May, or in the fall, around September and early October.

Flowers like lilies on a thick stem

What are the names of flowers that look like chamomile

There are quite large plants, sometimes reaching gigantic sizes, which form a flower that looks like a lily.

Cardiocrinum, or giant lily

Cardiocrinum is a tall lily, which in some cases can reach a height of up to 4 meters. Its homeland is Asia and the eastern part of Russia. Depending on the variety, the flower height can range from 1,5 to 4 m.

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Cardiocrinum

Description of tree lily

Flowers form at the top of a long stem that is quite thick. In some cases, it resembles a trunk, since its diameter can reach 6 cm.

The flowers are white bells of a very elongated shape (they can be up to 20 cm in length). With the formation of favorable conditions, the number of lilies on the stem can be 80 pieces.

Advice! Thanks to its spectacular appearance and large flowers, Cardiocrinum creates a good base for other plants that are stunted in comparison.

Amaryllis

Flowers similar to lilies are also observed in amaryllis. This perennial species is used for growing as a houseplant. Although in suitable natural conditions, it grows in open areas.

Amaryllis

Description of amaryllis

This bulbous plant is very impressive during flowering. This is due to the fact that at the end of the stem it forms single-row flowers up to 10 cm in diameter. On one stem, there can be from 4 to 12 pieces. And one plant simultaneously produces up to 3 stems.

The color of amaryllis petals can range from white to orange.

Hyppeastrum

Hippeastrum and amaryllis are related, which is why their appearance is so similar. But still, each plant has its own distinctive features.

Description of the “home lily”

So hippeastrum is also popularly called “home lily”. This is due to the fact that the flower of a plant can reach a diameter of up to 25 cm. Moreover, it is not flat, but slightly elongated, forming a bell-shaped bowl.

Pay attention! The colors of the hippeastrum petals can have a wide variety of shades – white, yellow, pink, coral, cherry, and so on. Moreover, sometimes flowers do not have a single color, but combine several colors at once.

Features of care

As a rule, it is not difficult to care for flowers. It is enough to carry out the following activities in a timely manner:

  • irrigation measures should be abundant enough, but not too frequent, which will prevent rotting of the bulb and root system;
  • flower beds should be kept clean, therefore weeding work should be carried out systematically;
  • the first feeding of lilies is done in early spring using ammonium nitrate at the rate of a tablespoon per square meter.

The rest of the dressing should be carried out depending on the varietal characteristics and indicators of soil fertility.

For the purpose of reproduction of lilies in a backyard floriculture, several methods can be used.

Longiflorum lily care at home

Longiflorum is very sensitive to winter frosts and various fungi. Growing this variety outdoors is challenging. Indoors, this plant feels much more comfortable.

Lighting

Under natural conditions, the plant loves both bright light and diffused shade, therefore, a similar climate should be created in indoor conditions. With the onset of spring, as soon as the first shoots germinate, the flowerpot with the bulb is transferred to a brighter place. In May, you can take the pot outside, preferably in a slightly shaded area. When a plant is in the flowering phase, it needs good lighting.

At the same time, do not forget that the direct rays of the sun have a detrimental effect on the health of the lily.

Temperature and humidity

The prerequisites for growing long-flowered lilies are spaciousness and cool temperatures at night. The night air temperature during the period of intensive growth should not be higher than 12 ˚С. Sometimes flower growers plant the bulb in a flowerpot in the fall, after which the plant is transferred to a cool place. The room with the plant should have moderate air humidity. Plant leaves can be sprayed with room temperature water, but not too often.

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Watering and top dressing

From the moment of germination of young shoots and before the onset of cold weather, the earth in the flowerpot should be moist. Watering should be done in moderation, as excess water can harm lilies.

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During the dormant period, the flower does not need watering, but during intensive growth, the frequency of watering should be increased.

Experienced gardeners advise feeding Longiflorum with liquid fertilizers. Top dressing is applied in three stages:

  1. The first time it is necessary to feed before the growth of the plant.
  2. The second dressing is applied when the buds begin to form.
  3. The last time it is fed is in August or when the flowering phase ends.

The indoor lily will become stronger and the flowers larger if wood ash is mixed into the soil from time to time.

Preparation for winter

If the flower grows in the open air, you should think about preparing it for winter. Leaving the bulb in the ground is extremely dangerous – a tropical hybrid can die during winter frosts. The first step in preparation is to trim the stem. After flowering, the lily begins to grow seed pods. If they are not needed for breeding, it is better to remove them so that the flower does not waste its energy. The plant is finally cut off only when the leaves and stem are completely dry. You can trim it completely, but it is better to leave hemp up to 0,15 m in size.

A long-flowered lily can overwinter in the ground, but on condition that it is under cover. The most common shelter material is pine or spruce sawdust. You can additionally sprinkle peat on the layer of insulation so that the sawdust does not scatter. In especially cold regions, a special material is used to shelter lilies. If the plant hibernates in open soil, fertilizer must first be applied in the form of rotted leaves or compost, which will cover the bulb in extreme cold.

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Wintering lilies in the open field

The Longiflorum-Asian hybrid, although a very frost-resistant variety, should be dug up in the fall. During the growing season, a large number of small children grow on the bulb, so in the fall they should be separated from the mother plant.

Like garden specimens, indoor lilies enter a resting phase after flowering. The stem and leaves gradually die off. The pot with the plant can be moved to a cool cellar or pantry until spring.

Diseases, pests

Most often, long-flowered specimens are subject to fungal diseases and various rot. To prevent this from happening, you should water moderately, and also loosen the soil. To treat a flower from these diseases, fungicides are used.

Pests can be found both in the ground and on the bulb itself. The most common of them are: aphids, thrips, nutcracker, lily fly. To combat these insects, an insecticide should be purchased.

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Breeding rules

For the purpose of plant propagation in a backyard floriculture, the following methods can be used:

  • tiger, bulbous and sulfur-colored lilies form air bulbs, which root very well and make it possible to significantly facilitate the reproduction of ornamental culture;
  • reproduction by means of daughter bulbs or children is most convenient for long-flowered, saffron, umbrella, golden, Sestroretsk and white lilies;
  • dividing the nest of the bulb also belongs to the category of very simple methods and is often used in the conditions of home gardening.

Many varieties of this ornamental crop multiply using scales that form on the surface of the bulbs or near its base.

Different varieties and species of Lilium have different resistance to diseases and damage by pests, therefore, plant inspections should be carried out systematically and, if the first signs of damage are found, treatment should be carried out.

Description of plants

Tubular lilies, as a rule, are very large plants with a height of 120 to 250 cm, although among them there are also medium-sized varieties, about 70-80 cm in height.Initially, this group of lilies received their name for flowers, the base of which is elongated into a tube and only then drop-down like a gramophone. Although at the moment the section of tubular lilies is very diverse and it presents plants with flowers of the most diverse forms, including cupped, drooping and even star-shaped.

The stems are thin, but very strong, the leaves are elongated and narrow.

The color of the flowers is very diverse – there are various shades of colors, except for blue. The flower petals are very dense and they are not afraid of either rain or wind. The flowers of tubular lilies are also distinguished by their large size, reaching 12 to 18 cm in length, and an intense aroma, which is especially noticeable at night. Non-double flowers have about 6 petals arranged in two rows, double varieties contain much more petals.

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In the inflorescence, from 5 to 20 flowers can form, which open in turn. One flower lasts for about a week.

The aroma of flowers can be so strong that it is strongly discouraged not only to bring bouquets of cut flowers into the house to decorate it, but also to plant plants in the immediate vicinity of the windows of the house, especially from the rooms where you usually rest. It can cause headaches in sensitive people.

Attention! In recent years, one of the trends in the breeding of tubular lilies has been to reduce the intensity of the flower scent so that it is only slightly noticeable.

The flowering of tubular lilies usually occurs in the second half of summer, thus, they can be attributed to the late-flowering varieties of lilies. Bulbs also grow to a large size, which is especially important to consider when choosing planting material. When buying tubular lily bulbs, pay attention to the following points:

  • The bulbs must be large, in any case at least 3-4 cm in diameter, otherwise they risk becoming unviable.
  • They should be firm and resilient, free from stains and signs of mold or decay.
  • Excessive hardness and dryness of the bulbs is also undesirable, as they may be overdried.
  • The packaging must not be wrinkled or damaged.

The color of the scales in the bulbs of this group of lilies in the air often acquires a purple-burgundy hue, which makes it possible to distinguish them from lilies of other varieties.

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A distinctive feature of tubular lilies is a rather long flowering time, which is not typical of most lilies. Some varieties of this group can delight with their flowering for up to a month or even more.

Tubular lilies are generally more resilient than many other lily varieties, such as the long-flowered or oriental lily. In this respect, they rank second after Asian hybrids. Their resistance to fungal and viral diseases is especially important. They winter well in the climatic conditions of the middle zone under a snow cover, although in the first years after planting they should still be additionally covered with a small layer of spruce branches.

Diseases and pests

Different varieties and species of Lilium have different resistance to diseases and damage by pests, therefore, plant inspections should be carried out systematically and, if the first signs of damage are found, treatment should be carried out. The most often carried out preventive treatments of the aerial part in early spring with drugs “Abiga-Peak”, “Bayleton”, “Bordeaux mixture”, “Oxyhom”, “Topaz” or “Raw”… Repeated processing can be carried out if necessary.

Varieties and their descriptions

Since the ancestor of all tubular lilies was the royal lily of a snow-white hue, then until now the white color occupies a special place in the color scheme of this group of lilies.

White lilies

The varieties of tubular white lilies are the most numerous and the following hybrids are the most popular among them.

Shelves

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The name of this hybrid completely coincides with the Latin name of the species natural royal lily. From her she took all her most outstanding characteristics: a height reaching 180-200 cm, unpretentious care, and a wonderful smell. The flowers, made as if made of ivory, have a unique color – white, with a yellow frame on the inner central part, and on the outside they are covered with dark pink stains. The funnel-shaped flower reaches 20 cm in length.

Flowers appear around mid-summer. Up to 15 flowers can form in the inflorescence. If a place for this lily is chosen with partial shading during the day, then flowering can last up to a month or more.

Wedding waltz

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This variety was bred at the V.I. Michurin. The plant reaches a height of only 80-90 cm. Short inflorescences form 3 to 5 flowers of a pronounced tubular shape. The flowers are snow-white with a yellow center and veins. The diameter of one flower can be 12 cm. Flowering occurs in the second half of July.

Aria

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Also a creation of a group of breeders from the Michurinsky Institute of Horticulture, bred in 2010. The plants reach 110-120 cm in height. In the inflorescence, from 4 to 11 wide cupped flowers can form, which can be directed both downward and to the sides. The flower itself is white, the inner pharynx is yellow, and the inner petals at the base are decorated with burgundy strokes. Outside, the buds have a barely noticeable greenish tint. It is interesting that the anthers are semi-sterile and do not get dirty at all, so the flowers do not cause any inconvenience in cut bouquets.

White America

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A snow-white lily with a slightly yellowish inner part of the neck is an achievement of foreign breeders. Blooms in July and August. The height of plants usually does not exceed 100 cm. But the flowers are large in size, up to 17 cm in diameter.

Loves both sunny and slightly shaded places. The bulbs are planted to a depth of 15-20 cm.

Yellow and orange lilies

Tubular lilies of yellowish shades look very elegant and cheerful. Among the varieties of this shade, the following are the most popular.

Golden Splendor

Lily Mountain Lavender (Ixiolirion Palace)

The very name of this variety in translation from English – golden luxury – says a lot. Plants are tall, reaching 120 cm, flowers are also large in size, up to 15-17 cm in diameter. The bright yellow flowers are bordered on the outside by dark pink irregular stripes. The aroma of the flowers is extremely intense, sweet and spicy. They bloom actively from July to August.

Lilies are resistant to frost and repeated frost and to most diseases.

Royal Gold

Lily Mountain Lavender (Ixiolirion Palace)

Another variety from Holland, characterized by a uniform golden-yellow color of the petals with a barely noticeable brownish bloom at the base of the outer side of the buds. They do not differ in gigantic dimensions in height, but the flowers can reach 20 cm in diameter. The stamens are dark yellow and the pistil is brown-blue.

The aroma, like many other representatives of tubular lilies, is strong, with spicy notes. Flowering is long, can last from late July to late summer.

Sunny morning

Lily Mountain Lavender (Ixiolirion Palace)

This variety was created by Russian breeders at the Michurinsky Institute of Horticulture in 2013. Plants are medium in height, not exceeding a meter. The green flowering shoot is decorated with purple strokes. The color of the flowers is light yellow, up to seven flowers with a diameter of up to 12 cm open in the inflorescence. The variety is distinguished by an almost complete absence of aroma.

Flowering begins in early July and lasts an average of about a month.

Sultry summer

Lily Mountain Lavender (Ixiolirion Palace)

The Russian variety is registered at the International Lily Registration Center in London. The flower has a yellowish orange color with a darker center. Reaches 120 cm in height. It also blooms in early July.

Orange Planet

Lily Mountain Lavender (Ixiolirion Palace)

The creation of Dutch breeders allows you to have 3 to 5 flowers on the plant in the first year after planting. In the future, the lily will grow, and the number of flowers can reach 10-12. These giants can reach 160-180 cm in height. Flowers up to 18 cm in diameter have a delicate apricot shade and a delicate, unobtrusive aroma.

African Queen

Lily Mountain Lavender (Ixiolirion Palace)

Judging by the reviews of gardeners, this variety is one of the most popular among pipe lilies and it is not in vain that it claims to be a king. The lily African Queen can reach a height of two meters, and the fragrant, porcelain-like flowers can be up to 20 cm in diameter. The rich orange color with dark strokes on the outside of the buds makes the flowers extremely bright and attractive.

It blooms in July-August. Plants of this variety tolerate return frosts well and are able to develop even on slightly acidic soil.

Lilies of other color shades

Among the tube lilies of a wide variety of colors, the following varieties are most popular.

Pink Perfection

Lily Mountain Lavender (Ixiolirion Palace)

This variety is perhaps the most popular of all pipe lilies in recent years. It is distinguished by truly gigantic sizes of both the plant itself (up to 200-220 cm) and flowers (up to 25 cm). The flowers have a unique dark pink and sometimes purple color with bright yellow stamens.

Blooms like most pipe lilies from July to August. Differs in resistance to bad weather and diseases.

Octave

Lily Mountain Lavender (Ixiolirion Palace)

The authors of this delicate lily are Russian breeders Pugacheva and Sokolova. The variety was registered at the international center in London in 2013. The inflorescence is rather loose, contains up to 12 flowers of a wide-cupped shape with bent petals. The flowers are colored in a delicate mixture of yellow and pink tones and have a mild pleasant aroma. Flowering lasts about a month from the second half of July. Plants are tall (up to 150 cm) with a flower diameter of up to 15 cm.

The variety is resistant to disease and drought, and tolerates winter well.

Flamingo

Lily Mountain Lavender (Ixiolirion Palace)

This variety was patented by the Institute of Horticulture named after Michurin in 2010. Its authors are Pugacheva G.M. and Kireeva M.F.

The plants are medium in height (80-90 cm), but the flowers have a unique color. Outside, they are pinkish, speckled with dark strokes, inside they are pink-white with a darker edge and a yellow-green center. Blooms in July.

In landscape design

Today, specialized stores sell such exotic plants as the lily tree, mini-lilies, pyramidal lilies, bush lily, cascading, curly or ampelous, as well as climbing and bouquet. However, Asian hybrid forms are still especially popular, which look great when decorating mixborders, in group plantings with spherical dahlias and asters, and are also great for cutting. All varieties and species are very beautiful, and unpretentious mountain or lavender lilies look especially interesting with them. They are very decorative and perfect for making bouquets.

Features of planting and care

Originally from mountainous regions, pipe lilies are not particularly demanding on soil fertility. Much more important for them is a sunny place and loose, well-drained soil. In low-lying, damp places, they are unlikely to grow well, and may soon die.

Important! Plants do not like acidic soils, but rather prefer neutral or slightly alkaline soils. Therefore, when planting, it will be useful to add dolomite flour or at least wood ash to the soil.

This type of lily has the ability to tolerate recurrent frosts well. For this reason, bulbs can also be planted in spring. It is only necessary to take into account that in the first year the plants should not be allowed to bloom, otherwise they may weaken greatly and not survive the winter.

A feature of tubular lilies is a low coefficient of vegetative reproduction, which means that in one or two seasons, only one or two additional bulbs can be formed. Therefore, if you wish to multiply them, it is better to use the method of reproduction by scales.

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