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Lily is one of the most popular flowers among florists. From them you can make a chic bouquet, especially the color palette of plants is very diverse. They harmoniously look in combination with other colors. Often they are assigned the role of zest in wedding bouquets.
The plant boasts a rich and interesting history. The first mentions date back to 1700 BC. e.
For most people, the lily is a delicate, romantic flower that symbolizes purity. In fact, their diversity amazes even experienced gardeners. These flowers have a difficult classification, they are divided into types and groups. All of them are beautiful in their own way, but there are instances that are known for their magnificence all over the world.
Below is a rating of the most beautiful lilies.
10 Tubular and Orleans hybrids
This group is one of the most valuable for breeding. In terms of the number of varieties bred, it is second only to Asian hybrids.
The average plant height varies from 0,80 to 1,2 m. The stems are thin but strong. The flowers are heavy, large, can reach a length of 18 cm. At the base they are elongated, shaped like a tube. However, it can be anything: star-shaped, cupped.
Lilies are very diverse in color. These are literally all existing shades, the exception is blue.
The flowers have a strong fragrance, so much so that they can be dangerous for allergy sufferers. The plant is valued not only for its beauty, but also for its unpretentiousness and endurance. bloom season tubular and Orleans hybrids – about a month. This is another advantage why gardeners prefer this particular group of lilies.
9. Longiflora
The smallest group in terms of the number of varieties (there are 10 in total). Not surprisingly, usually the flowers are used only for high quality cut flowers (industrial cultivation). They are very capricious, prone to disease, not frost-resistant.
Plant height is 0,9–1,2 m. The size of flowers is from 13 to 18 cm, the shape is bell. Painted in different shades of white. Aroma long-flowered hybrids gentle and refined. It is these lilies that are a symbol of purity and purity. This is a classic, which is appreciated by refined natures.
Flowers are suitable for growing in pots. There are dwarf varieties designed for home use.
8. LA hybrids
This group is obtained by crossing two hybrids (Asian and long-flowered).
Lilies of medium height (up to 1 m.). The flowers are larger than those of the “parents” and can reach 25 cm in diameter. However, they are not so fragile. The buds are cup-shaped or goblet-shaped. Coloring LA hybrids impresses with its diversity and unusualness, the transition of shades from white to burgundy.
An amazing feature of lilies is that they are able to change color. For example, the variety “Gerrit Salm” fades over time. Bright lemon flowers turn white.
LA hybrids reproduce well and are frost-resistant. Flowers do not fade for a long time. Capable of being cut for up to two weeks.
7. martagon
A large group of plants includes more than 200 varieties, although they cannot boast of great diversity.
Lilies are tall (up to 2 m), the stem is powerful, the leaves are large glossy. A striking feature of the representatives of this group is that the flowers are directed downwards, and the petals are strongly bent upwards. The color palette is diverse (white, yellow, purple, cherry). Each petal is covered with small dots.
Martagon hybrids are unpretentious. On the same site can bloom up to 20 years. Designed for decorative purposes in landscape design. It is not recommended to put such bouquets in living quarters because of the sugary-sweet suffocating aroma.
6. Asian
The most popular, make up more than 30% of the entire world assortment.
У Asian hybrids it is difficult to identify common features. Here you can find both tall plants (up to 1,5 m) and dwarf varieties (0,5 m). The diameter of the flowers varies from 8 to 20 cm. The color is from white to black. The combination of two or even three flowers on one plant is not uncommon.
Spectacular lilies are valued among gardeners, as they do not require special care. This option is ideal for beginners.
5. Eastern
The name speaks for itself. These lilies are large, exotic with a strong, obsessive aroma.
They are distinguished by outstanding parameters: height – up to 2,5 m, diameter of flowers – about 30 cm. Shape – in the form of a tube, turban or goblet. The color is predominantly white, red and pink. On the edge of the petals are framed by a border. Some varieties have a colored stripe down the center of the petal. Most of them have beautiful foliage.
Eastern hybrids very beautiful, but capricious. In the conditions of the middle lane, it is almost impossible to grow them.
4. OT-hybrids
Bred by crossing tubular and oriental lilies. Good looking. They are very similar to the spectacular oriental, but not so whimsical.
Plants are tall (from 1 to 1,5 m) with large flowers (up to 25 cm in diameter) funnel-shaped. Coloring can be any, as a rule, it is a combination of two or three colors. The aroma is pleasant, unobtrusive.
OT-hybrids grow well, rarely get sick. The only thing they are afraid of is severe frosts, so for the winter you should think about sheltering plants.
3. OA hybrids
And again oriental lilies. Their beauty haunts breeders. This time they are crossed with Asian. The result is incredibly beautiful royal flowers, and most importantly, frost-resistant. Grow even in the middle lane.
ruler OA hybrids considered new, but promising. The number of varieties is currently small.
The average height of plants is 1 m. The flowers are silky, large (up to 16 cm), bright saturated colors (mainly yellow, orange, pink). The shape of an asterisk, when blooming, look up.
Varieties of OA hybrids are suitable for outdoor cultivation. They are unpretentious, rarely get sick, breed well. Unfortunately, at the moment they are rarely found on sale.
2. snow white
The legendary white… One of the oldest groups. A classic that never gets old. No matter how hard the scientists-breeders try, “Snow White” will always remain out of competition.
The height of the shoots reaches 1 m. The flowers are not very large (15 cm in diameter) of an impeccable shape. They are like bells. The petals are arranged symmetrically. Color – all shades of white.
Plants are beautiful, but require careful care. The ideal environment for them is greenhouses or greenhouses. Not hardy, disease prone.
Snow lilies can boast not only of their splendor. They are actively used for medicinal purposes. Flowers, leaves and bulbs are used. Plants have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.
1. American
The hybrid is obtained by mixing several types of local lilies (North America). Surprisingly, beautiful plants are not at all popular in their homeland. However, they have a significant drawback – they require a lot of attention when growing.
The maximum height of lilies is 2 m. The flowers are small – 10 cm in diameter, the shape is bell-shaped or turban-shaped. The colors are bright and varied.
american lilies graceful and exotic, promising for hybridization. Perhaps in the near future breeders will bring out more unpretentious varieties, and this species will become much more popular with gardeners.