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- When the lily fades ...
- What to do after the blooming?
- Lingering delay with these tricks
- Will the lily come again next year?
- Tips & Tricks
Faded inflorescences of the lily should be cut off
When the lily fades ...
At its height, lilies seem to have sprung out of a tropical jungle. Then they are the most attractive and with their sweet smell they provide sensual-romantic summer nights. After their flowering they are not very attractive ...
What to do after the blooming?
After the lily has withered - this is usually the case in August - their withered inflorescences should be cut off. But beware: At least 2/3 of the pedicels should be left standing.
Cutting off the old flowers prevents the seeds from forming. The training of the seeds costs a lily enormous power. Only for (hobby) breeders it is worth the seed formation to wait. With the seeds lilies can be well propagated and luckily new varieties are created.
Furthermore, after the flower can be performed the following things:
Lingering delay with these tricks
Lilies bloom only once a year. But their heyday can be extended. Firstly, the location is important. Lilies in a sheltered and partially shaded spot bloom longer than plants that stand in the direct sun and are exposed to the rain and wind without protection. Furthermore, the flowering can be delayed by a subtle gift with flowering fertilizer in the bud stage of the flowers.
Will the lily come again next year?
Yes, because most lilies are perennial and hardy in our latitudes. They can be brought easily in the bed or pot home in the basement, in the garage or in the attic over the winter. Withered flowers therefore do not necessarily mean the end of the life of a lily.
Tips & Tricks
Do not count on newly sown lilies. It can take up to 4 years with bad luck to bloom for the first time.