Tulip lily

Tulip lily: description and characteristics of the plant

Tulip lily: photo

Tulip lily is the heroin of our today's article. It is not completely clear exactly when these varieties began to be bred and grown. There is some evidence that the cultivation of this plant began around the fifth century in Palestine, and then lilies gradually began to spread throughout the entire globe. She often became a symbol of famous families, kingdoms, personified purity, aristocracy.

Today, through the efforts of breeders, about 100 species have been bred, or even more of this particular flower. It grows almost all over the world, but it takes root best in Europe and Asia, because it is there that they can create the most favorable conditions for development and, of course, for flowering. More than thirty types of lilies can be grown in gardens today, all of them differ in flower shapes, heights, colors. Each gardener can choose from among all the variety of liliaceae the ones that best meet their expectations and tastes, and this is the very great advantage of these particular flowers.

Tulip lily is a plant belonging to the lily family, its peculiarity lies in the fact that long straight leaves are formed on the plant, and the flower itself grows from the bulb. The flower consists of six petals of different colors and sometimes different, very bizarre shapes. Inside the tulip lily are bright chocolate stamens and a pistil. At the bottom there is a glandular tissue, which just exudes the aroma characteristic of lilies, recognizable from thousands of fragrances. It is very attractive to pollinating insects, which needs to be paid attention to when taking some care measures and measures for the flower. The size of the flowers, their shape - it all depends solely on its varietal affiliation.

In this article, we will dwell in more detail on the history of the creation of the Epricot Fudge tulip lily variety, and also talk about how to grow this plant and care for it, so that as a result you get only beautiful and bright inflorescences.

Epricot Fudge is a variety of tulip lilies belonging to terry la hybrids. The variety was bred as a result of crossing Asian and long-flowered lilies, although visually the result is still more similar to Asian flowers. This mutant is very cute, and even the gardeners themselves, who already have experience in growing lilies of various varietal and hybrid affiliations, highlight its external qualities and properties. In unopened form, the bud most of all resembles not a lily at all, but rather a tulip. When the plant blooms, it already looks like a rose, and such an atypical appearance is very attractive to gardeners and florists who are in constant search of decorative curiosities. Most often, flower growers completely forget about the official name of this variety, and prefer to call the lily simply - tulip-shaped.

From its Asian progenitors, this tulip lily hybrid also took on such properties as frost resistance, as well as endurance, especially to conditions when there are sharp temperature changes, which does not always have a positive effect on the quality of flowering and the overall condition of the plant. Epricot Fudge can perfectly take root both in sunny and well-lit areas, and in partial shade it does not lose its decorative properties and qualities at all.From long-flowered ancestors, the variety took the special hardness of the petals, as well as fairly large, elongated flowers, which stand out from the total number of lily varieties.

The tulip lily variety, as we could already understand, was bred far beyond the borders of our country, therefore, confusion often occurs in the names due to the translation. To clarify this point, we can list the most common flower names that relate to this particular variety, so that they can be quite easily purchased, knowing that this is exactly the variety that is needed. This is the lily Apricot Fudge, Apricot Fuji, Fusion, Fudge. If there are such names, there is no doubt that this is a tulip-shaped lily, just the names have been slightly transformed due to the different pronunciation and translation.

Of course, like any plant, the tulip lily has some of its own characteristics that should be taken into account, since it is the specificity that usually reflects the whole essence of the plant, its decorative and other characteristics that should be paid attention to when choosing a variety. This variety is considered gigantic by flower growers, since with good and timely care, the plant reaches a height of one meter, sometimes a little more. The height usually directly depends on the size and strength of the bulb. In the first year after the plant has been planted in open ground, it can be about 70-75 centimeters tall. It is also worth noting that tulip lilies can be grown indoors, in containers, they also take root well and give incredibly beautiful inflorescences.

When cut, a tulip lily can stand in a bouquet for a very long time, and is also great for creating decorative flower arrangements. Flowering occurs from about the end of June to August, that is, during the month, the florist can enjoy the external qualities of the tulip lily.

The variety of colors is another factor that is very attractive to growers. Today, breeders have bred a huge number of colors, yellow and cream, salmon and orange, apricot lilies, which stand out well, can complement any flower bed or plot. Lily usually resembles an elongated and not fully opened rose. The flower has from five to six petals, which are slightly curved inward, which is very much reminiscent of tulips. The pistils and stamens begin to appear in the flower a little earlier, and then the entire bud opens completely, demonstrating its unusual shape and beauty, exuding a bright aroma typical for many liliaceae.

The diameter of a tulip lily is not very large - it varies from 7 to 10 centimeters, and its length is from 13 to 15 centimeters. More than 25 flowers can be simultaneously located on one peduncle, and their color changes depending on how much the buds themselves open, this can also be considered a feature of the plant. All hybrids of the LA group of tulip lilies can exude a pleasant subtle aroma, which is quite stable, which should also be noted by those who do not particularly welcome strongly aromatic plants, and who are also allergic to them.

Tulip lily: growing and care

Tulip lily: video about growing a flower

Tulip lilies can be grown in several ways at once - by seeds, scales or bulbs. The method is chosen by the gardener himself, depending on which method is convenient for him, and what result he is more eager to achieve in this cultivation. As for the seed method, growers do not particularly like it, since it can cause a lot of trouble, a lot of time is spent on it, and the result may not always be positive.Therefore, the above three methods are recommended as less energy consuming and more effective, which must be paid attention to, especially for novice growers.

If we are talking about a method for breeding tulip lilies with scales, then it is worth keeping in mind a few main points. The flakes should first be put into a solution with a dressing agent to rid them of any bacteria and microscopic pests. They are in the dressing agent for about half an hour, after which they are folded into a dark bag, Sphagnum moss is placed there, which disinfects the planting material, and then another layer of etched scales and another layer of moss on top. Thus, we get a flaky mass, which is tied in a dark bag and sent to a dark, cool place for about several months. The contents of the package must be monitored and inspected from time to time, as due to the conditions, dampness may arise, which, in turn, can provoke rotting of the site.

When several months have passed, formed bulbs can be found in the contents, they are planted in a container, and in the spring they are already sent to a previously prepared open ground. For planting a tulip lily, it is best to steam the soil so that it gets rid of microscopic pests and fungi. You can buy soil from the store, which is designed for planting violets, it is also excellent. In addition, the store soil is clean, there is no debris in it, so the gardener will save his time and be confident in the quality of the soil into which the planting material will be planted.

When buying bulbs, you should pay attention to their appearance. Usually, they do not take those bulbs on which there are visible mechanical damage, scratches, as well as rot or its signs, dried, non-viable roots. If all this or one of the signs is obvious, then it is best to abandon this planting material and find a better one.

Before planting, the roots, if any, are shortened; it is also not worthwhile to deeply deepen the bulb during planting. If the roots have little room for growth, they will begin to curl, they may even sprout to the surface of the soil, it is also better not to allow this, otherwise the plant will simply die, and the grower will lose the crop in the form of a beautiful daylily.

Tulip lily: top dressing

Tulip lily: photo

Top dressing is a very important part of tulip lily care. It is best to choose mineral complexes that already contain pre-mixed components in the right amount. You can also use organic fertilizers, they are also great for plants, they can help them grow actively, strengthen the inflorescences, and increase their number. Usually biological humus, dry chicken manure or horse manure are chosen as organic matter. In May, the plants are planted in open ground, it is best to transfer them so as not to damage the root system, which by that time has already grown well. The distance between plants should be at least 25 centimeters. You should also monitor the weather conditions, because even in May, there are often recurrent frosts that can quickly destroy a newly planted plant or harm it so much that it will grow very small and weak, and the inflorescences will be completely unattractive.

In order for the lily to meet the expectations of the grower, he needs to follow several basic rules. If you take them into account, you can create a unique and very decorative daylily that will delight the grower for more than one year. This requires the following:

• choice of location - it must be very sunny, located on a hill, so as not to allow moisture to stagnate in the soil after watering
• the soil should be loose and well-ventilated, acidity - neutral
• flowers really need hydration, but after the flowering period has stopped, it is best to gradually reduce watering and then stop altogether
• before the flowering period begins, it is necessary to fertilize the plants with complex mineral fertilizers, which contain all the necessary phosphorus and potassium components, which have an excellent effect on the growth, development and formation of inflorescences
• in the fall, the tulip lily should be cut off, and after that the soil around the flower is mulched with peat or sawdust. Thus, you can protect the plant from frost or sudden changes in temperature.
• about once every 4 years, the plant must be transplanted from one place to another. The soil can be depleted, and the plant without replanting will be depleted along with it.

Pros and cons of the variety

As practice shows, and as the growers themselves prove, tulip lilies are completely unpretentious and not so demanding if we are talking about regular caring for them. This is what makes the variety stand out from all the others. Also, the variety has a large number of advantages, and they are very attracted to gardeners and florists, both experienced and those who are just starting their floricultural activity.

The tulip lily cultivar has a very unusual and attractive inflorescence shape that exudes a very subtle but very characteristic aroma. Flowering - early, which also should be noted as a positive feature. In addition, more than 20 inflorescences bloom on one stem, which makes the flower very rich and unusually beautiful. The variety is resistant to sudden changes in temperature and frost, but it is still best to cover the bushes with straw or dry grass, just in case.

If we talk about the shortcomings, then they also exist. So, flower growers have repeatedly noted that in the design of flower beds, lilies are best combined with other simpler flowers than with other varieties of lilies, since they can be lost among them. Also, nevertheless, the variety of colors today is not so great, although for many the presented color palette is very bright and relevant, but here everything depends solely on the subjective opinion and tastes of the flower growers themselves. The tulip lily variety has spread very widely throughout the territory of our country today, as recently the interest has increased even more. Most likely, in the near future, we will be able to even more often see these beautiful flowers in personal plots, since they have a large number of advantages and are not at all capricious if we are talking about caring for them.

Thus, Tulip Lily is a great alternative to many other plants and varieties.