Pink lilies

Description of the plant

Unusually beautiful pink lilies become a unique decoration of any personal plot. Since time immemorial, many peoples have used these flowers in order to decorate temples with them, as well as their homes, to mark certain castes and nationalities. Pink lilies eventually became a symbol of the aristocracy, and to this day this flower remains incredibly popular all over the world. The fact is that today there is a huge number of the most diverse varieties of lilies, and breeders of whole daylilies admit that they have never met more attractive flowers in their lives.

But, of course, you can only enjoy the beauty of flowers if you choose the right variety, and also provide the flowers with the most suitable care. Pink lilies belong to the perennial family, which are used by flower growers for decorative purposes, to decorate flower beds, landscapes, as well as to create unique fragrant bouquets that will appeal to any flower lover.

They are presented in the form of single flowers, which also in rare cases (depending on the variety) can gather in umbellate inflorescences that look incredibly attractive and elegant. If suddenly there are more than 30 inflorescences on one plant, then it is best to tie up the daylily, otherwise, under the weight of the inflorescences, it may break. The perianth is funnel-shaped, which usually consists of six delicate but very dense petals. The fruit is a box containing flat, triangular seeds. There are no more than five of them in one box. Thus, the lily looks very attractive, depending on the variety, it can have a different inflorescence size, as well as exude an aroma of different intensity.

To date, flower breeders have bred more than a hundred varieties of lilies, hybrids, the height of which can vary from half a meter to one and a half meters, it all depends solely on the species and on the variety. Plants can also give off a different scent, and its intensity also varies depending on the plant itself. External qualities, such as height and aroma, as well as resistance to external factors - all this can vary greatly, because the variety and its affiliation largely determine the state of the flower and its features. In turn, it is on the basis of these indicators that the florist chooses one or another variety to place it on his personal plot.

Because of their delicate appearance, lilies have long been nicknamed the queen of the garden. They have not only an unusual shape, but also an unusual aroma. Someone likes it, but some do not - it all depends solely on the preferences of the gardener himself, but this is also a fundamental factor when choosing a particular plant. In this article, we will look at several varieties of lilies and define their features.

Pink lilies: varieties

In this part of the article, we will talk in more detail about the main varieties of lilies, as well as about what specific traits and characteristics can be distinguished within each variety, and why these varieties and subspecies are so remarkable for the gardeners themselves, who seek to breed them on their backyards. ...

Mantitoba Fox - This type of lily is very popular. There are about fifty inflorescences on it, which have a rich pink color. In addition, black and yellow blotches can be found on the petals, which give the flower an even more decorative and unusual look.The flowers are very fragrant and can be used to decorate home gardens, flower beds, urban spaces, and to add these scented flowers to bouquets.

Rosellas Dream - has delicate pink flowers on the base, the tips of which are brighter in color, which makes the flowers very decorative. The plant is also covered with small brown specks, like freckles.

Arsenal - this type of lily differs in that it has a very rich color, and dark dots are located on the petals. Leaves are linear-lanceolate, their length can reach twenty centimeters or more. One of the differences of this variety is that the plant is completely unpretentious to care for, so that any gardener, and with experience, and just starting out as a grower, can easily try to grow these flowers, he will still get an excellent result without applying to this unnecessary effort.

Guinea Gold - the petals have a bright pinkish-yellow color. The base of the flower is usually rich, orange, and the edges become lighter. On the inside of the flower, you can find a scattering of burgundy decorative spots.

Pink Perfection - This variety differs in that it gives off a pronounced musky aroma that can both attract gardeners and scare them away. Often, many people complain that this lily gives them a headache. One way or another, the lily petals give off a purple tint, and the base is covered with orange stamens, it itself is yellow, therefore it looks quite unusual, non-standard.

Distant dram - this flower, unlike many other varieties, is terry, not smooth, has a pink gradient color. The aroma is pronounced, sweetish, typical for lily cultures. The variety differs in that it does not have the very anthers that can get dirty, crumbling.

Belonica - the petals are pale, but the crimson stripes on them are the real decoration of the flower. The variety differs in that it has no anthers at all, and also in that the flowers exude not a bright, but a very delicate aroma.

Muscadet - the flowers are very massive, white, and their edges are decorated with crimson stripes. This variety is one of the few whose flowers are really very large in size.

They are used to decorate bouquets, and they exude a rather subtle aroma, but very stable.

The Stragazer is the last variety that will be discussed in this article. It should be said that this is a classic type of lily, which has a dark color, has dark, densely spaced blotches. It also has whiter lines along the edges, which makes the flowers even more elegant. A very decorative variety, suitable for decorating personal plots and flower beds, and just to put in a cut in a vase in an apartment.

All varieties of flowers, regardless of the belonging of their varieties, prefer to be planted in spacious areas. It is best to choose areas that are located away from trees, as well as those where there is little moisture. In general, lily shrubs are very loyal to dry areas, which should also be considered by any grower. Flowers should be regularly looked after, monitored for growth tendencies, and fed only if necessary. Overfeeding can lead to the fact that the plants begin to slowly become sick, wither, and waterlogging can also lead to the fact that the root system of lilies begins to gradually rot. It is worth considering the needs and characteristics of the varieties, because only in this case you can get the most beautiful inflorescences that will delight the eye of the grower and the guests of his site.