Introduction:
Hello! In summer, there are flowers like lilies that bloom outside. Yellow and various types of lilies are available, and today we’ll discuss them in detail. Stay tuned until the end to see the summer flowers.
Before we start, it's important to note that most of the lilies we’ll talk about today are not true lilies but belong to different lily families. For example, the Lilium variety blooms in winter, while summer lilies are a different category.
Types:
Let’s talk about them:
Calla Lily: It starts blooming early and continues for a while. If you buy it with flowers already blooming, it will last around 15 to 20 days. If you get it in bud form, it will last longer. Once a bulb has bloomed, it won’t bloom again from the same bulb. In a pot, there might be several bulbs, and each one may bloom at different times, so you’ll get many flowers over time.
Rain Lily: This lily blooms during the rainy season with small, numerous flowers. These bulbs multiply and grow, so once you buy them, you won’t need to purchase more as they continue to produce flowers.
Tiger Lily: This variety has spots like a tiger and is also known as Oriental Lily. There are other types like Spider Lily and Water Lily. The Water Lily looks like a lotus and blooms in water, unlike others that grow in soil.
Calla Lily and Peace Lily: These are common and different from the true lilies we discussed. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor gardens.
Purchasing:
When purchasing lilies, ensure the bulbs are large and mature, and avoid old bulbs older than six months as they may have reduced blooming potential. If a date is available, choose fresh bulbs.
Planting:
For planting, the soil should be well-draining because bulbs that sit in too much water can rot. Plant bulbs with the pointed end up, about 3-4 inches deep in the soil.
- Lilies need plenty of sunlight, ideally 6-8 hours of direct sunlight, to bloom well. If your home doesn’t get much sunlight, you might not get many blooms, but even a few can be delightful.
- When the flowers fade, cut the stems down to one-third of their height to prevent the bulb from producing seeds, which can weaken the bulb over time. This helps maintain the strength of the bulb for future blooms.
- Lilies, once purchased, don’t need to be bought again. If you plant two bulbs in one pot, they will multiply, and you can eventually have many bulbs. You can also mix different varieties and colors.
Weather:
An interesting fact is that lily bulbs require a cold period in winter to bloom well in summer. In colder climates, this happens naturally. However, in warmer areas, you can simulate this by placing the bulbs in the refrigerator for a month to help them develop properly.
All these lilies have similar care instructions, but remember that Water Lilies are different as they grow in water. Plant them in pots and place them in water to see them bloom.
Each type of lily has a different blooming period, so observe how they grow in your area.
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