How to plant lilies in autumn correctly

Firstly, one must understand that usually experienced gardeners recommend that the bulbs be planted in the spring, so that the plant does not freeze and give the long-awaited buds. The question arises, how to plant lilies in autumn, if there is planting material or there is no other way out? It is necessary to observe several precautions - and the fragrant flower will please with magnificent blossoming already next year.

We choose the planting material

When it is better to plant lilies, depends on the variety and weather conditions. Buying planting bulbs, you need to pay attention to the scales located near the core, they should be healthy, without rot or any stains. If only the outer parts of the lily flakes are damaged, they are neatly trimmed without touching the bottom of the bulb and immersed in the solution of potassium permanganate for 15-20 minutes. Concentration of the drug is selected "by eye", the liquid must have a bright crimson color. If the bulbs have a dried out appearance, it is worth wrapping them for 10-20 hours with a damp natural cloth, and then immerse in a pale manganese solution for 15 minutes. Dry, damaged bulbs will give low and thin stems, with or without small flowers.

When deciding when to plant lilies, one must observe an important rule: new plants are planted separately. Bought bulbs can be infected with dangerous viruses that can kill the entire flower garden or flower bed. In the beginning-middle of September the time of planting and transplantation of medium-term varieties comes. This month is chosen because the bulbs will be ready to move from the ground to a new place only 30-45 days after the end of flowering. For this time the planting material will be typed nutrient elements and restore the damaged roots.

It is worth learning how to plant lilies in the fall, if it is tubular varieties or unique oriental hybrids. The transplantation of these bulbs is usually planned for early-mid October: you need to leave at least a month before frost, so that the plant has time to strengthen. If the soil temperature falls below zero Celsius, the landing should be canceled before spring. Late bought a bulb is still recommended to prikopat, as in the warmth of the house the plant will first give shoots, but then immediately die. How to plant lilies in autumn, if all the time has passed? You can apply a small horticultural trick: we dig the garden deeper, pour it with warm enough water and cover the bed very well from above.

Features of landing

Asian hybrids need holes in depths of 8-11 cm for small bulbs, placed on fairly heavy soils. Large specimens are planted at 12-18 cm, mainly in light soil. How to plant lilies in autumn, if it is tubular varieties, suggest experienced growers. Such hybrids belong to the eastern tall representatives of the species, they are deepened by 15-25 cm. Since some varieties are not transplanted for 8-10 years, it is worthwhile to think about feeding in advance.

Dig a hole depth of 50-60 cm and fill it with a mixture of quality compost and humus. In this prepared well, a bulb will be planted, which will receive all the useful elements from the surrounding soil. It is very important to provide any sorts of lilies with reliable drainage - otherwise the roots will rot and the plant will die. In order not to accidentally dredge the planting in the spring, you need to stick the identification pegs near the bulbs. It will also be good to sprinkle all the September plantings with wood ash, which is then loosely ground on top of the soil. This method will reduce the acidity of the soil and increase the future flowering.