Lilies belong to the genus Lilium and grow from plump, scaly bulbs. They come in an endless variety of colors, shapes, heights, and enchanting scents, including pink, gold, red, orange, and white. Lilies burst in with kaboom blossoms at an interlude when most flowers are in a holding pattern.
Lilies love full sun, and six hours or more is a must. They like to have their “head in the sun and their feet in the shade.” With their fragrance, sturdy stems, and large petals, lilies are perfect for the garden.
I usually don't cut my lilies, I feel sorry to deprive them of the land where they grow and bloom for several years.
If your lily lice are suffering from a lily beetle infestation, try sprinkling some dolomite (lime) powder on the unopened lily buds and the beetle will go away.
All the best. Take care!
Your lilies are very beautiful, Nadezda! I have few lilies, because they don't grow well here. I enjoyed your photos very much.
ReplyDeleteGlad you enjoyed my lilies, Marit. Hugs.
DeleteTodella kauniita liljoja.
ReplyDeleteKiitos, Anemone.
DeleteTässä hyvä ja toimiva konsti liljakukkojen karkoitukseen. Olen ripotellut valkosipulijauhetta liljojen päälle. Liljan ominaishajun muuttuessa liljakukko ei ole enää kiinnostunut koko kasvista. Voit myös murskata valkosipulia ja lisätä siihen vettä. Sitten suodatus ja ruiskutus seoksella. Kannattaa kokeilla.
ReplyDeleteKiitos neuvoista, Anemone. On erittäin tärkeää säästää liljan nuput. Tärkeintä on, ettei hukkaa aikaa, jolloin kuoriainen ilmestyy. Käytän ehdottomasti neuvojasi.
DeleteI love lilies. I always have them in my vase. I understand why you do not cut them for a bouquet, I have just balcony garden and now I wonder if they will be happy there. hehe but because I do not have them I buy these beauties to my vase. Yout Lilies are stunning. Have a nice day, keep well. Hugs and warm greetings. :))))))
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, dear. Hope you will be able to grow some lilies in your balcony garden.
DeleteWunderschöne Lilien hast du. Ich finde die leuchtenden Farben so schön. In meinem Garten wachsen sie leider nicht. Sie werden immer von Lilienhähnchen angefressen.
ReplyDeleteViele Grüße Anette
Anette, probier meinen Rat aus. Streue nächsten Sommer Kalkpulver (Dolomit) auf die Knospen. Dem Käfer gefällt das nicht und er fliegt weg.
DeleteAs usual, your garden is a feast for the eyes, Nadezda, with beauty all around. There must be a little sadness at this time of year as the arrival of winter gets ever closer, so enjoy the splendour while you may. All the best - David
ReplyDeleteThank you for your wise words, David. Winter and frost will change my garden, there will be only two colors: gray and white. I will remember these days in the garden.
DeleteSão linda, as flores.
ReplyDeleteThank you for stopping by.
DeleteQuerida Nadezda hoy por fin tengo un poco de tiempo para abrir el ordenador y me costo mucho trabajo. Lo primero quiero darte las gracias por preocuparte por mi. Mi madre tiene demencia desde hace diez años y cada día necesita mas atención y el blog lleva tiempo que no tengo. Si echo mucho de menos visitaros y disfrutar de vuestros trabajos.
ReplyDeleteY ya me paso a decirte que me encantan tus Lilium, son preciosos. Un enorme abrazo y de nuevo muchas gracias.
DeleteLola, es difícil cuando hay una persona tan enferma en la familia que requiere atención constante. Te deseo paciencia y fuerza para cuidar de tu madre. Me alegra que te hayan gustado mis lirios.
Que entrada más bonita Nadezda. Tu jardín está precioso. Bellísimas todas las flores.
ReplyDeleteBuena noche.
Un abrazo.
Laura, gracias por tus palabras. Yo tambien te deseo una buena cosecha,
DeleteMuy lindos . te mando un beso.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo, J.P.
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