When to transplant lilies?

Depending on the type of lily, I can grow on oneplace from three to six years. Usually by this time bulbs expand, forming huge colonies (nests), which, logically, leads to the fact that they lack space and nutrients. As a consequence, bulbs begin to grow worse, become small. Outwardly this can be determined by the weak flowering of the lilies, their worst form. Therefore, one must be aware of when it is better to transplant the lilies in order to avoid damage to the bulbs and preserve the beauty of the garden.

Lilies: landing and transplantation

In the middle lane of Russia landing and transplanting liliesit is best to conduct it on the threshold of autumn - in August-September; and in the southern regions the time is extended until October. Of course, the lilies can be transplanted later, when the temperature of the soil is about zero degrees, only in this case plants should be protected from harsh winter shelter. By the way, Asian hybrids are able to withstand transplantation throughout the season, even in blossoming condition.

About when to transplant lilies, it is possible to learn or find out onthe formation of a single onion of many new ones. By the way, this is determined by the variety. So, there are fast-growing transplants after 3-4 years of stay in one place. To such varieties of lilies are: candidum, tubular, Asian hybrids). The grades of Marchon and American hybrids grow more slowly, they can be left in place for about 10 years. This determines when it is possible to transplant lilies. Be sure to complete this period.

Lilies: correct transplantation

Talking about when you can transplant lilies,we must remember that the development of the plant will be determined by conditions. The transplant can be carried out in the first decade of August, or even in early June. When the earth is well warmed up.
Carry out a transplant should be very carefully, the roots of the lily are very fragile.
The stems of the lilies are cut closer to the soil surface.
Dig up the bulbs with forks to prevent damage to the roots. Shake the ground off them.
The depth of planting the bulb should be equal to two to three sizes of the bulb (height).
In the prepared hole put an onion, gently spreading the roots.
Then everything is covered with earth, after calcined sand and earth with additional nutrients.
After a lily transplant, abundant watering is required.
Lilies need protection from strong winds. However, one should not allow the stagnation of moist air, it can cause putrefactive diseases of the plant. Because the place of planting of lilies should be well ventilated.
In general, it is better to plant the bulbs in a warm, sun-warmed earth.
The bulbs planted in the spring overtake those bulbs in development that were stored all winter in ice ground and were planted in the fall.

For storage, the bulbs are scooped out and, whennecessary, laundered from the ground. Then they are put in a plastic bag and sprinkled with wet sawdust. Bulbs are stored in the cellar for 6 weeks, at a temperature of 3-5 degrees above zero.