What is the royal lily?
and lilium regale or regal lily, is a type of flask, permanent plants in the family lilium . It grows natively in Western Szechuan, China, but has been introduced into other mild areas around the world. Regal Lily is very easy to take care of and it is a good choice for a beginner. This species of lily can be grown in garden beds or containers as a decorative plant. Modern lilies are relatively resistant to diseases and conventional garden pests. This means that they survive at temperatures up to -40 ° Fahrenheit (39.9 ° Celsius). Lilies prefer growth in well -drained, fertile soil with a pH level between 4.5 and 7.0, which is acidic to neutral. These plants should be grown in a full sun with some afternoon shadow. Some Lily experts say that the ideal place is a place where the roots are overshadowed at the same time that the flowers are in the sun.
This species Lily grows to 36 to 48 inches (90-120 cm) high. From late spring to early summer, regal lily flowers in the shape of trumpets withE with yellow centers. The flowers are between 3 and 6 inches (76-150 mm) long. They are very fragrant and long -lasting. Shiny, dark green leaves are long and slim.
regal Lily easily adapts to life in a container garden or can be grown directly in the ground. Bulbs can be planted in spring or autumn. When the flower season ends and the leaves and stems have brown, the plant can be limited to the ground. Every 2-3 years the bulbs should be divided and transplanted to a new location.
The two main pests attack the royal lily. They are slugs and red beetles Lily. Slugs attack as soon as new growth occurs. Beer or citrus bark traps can successfully capture slugs. Container gardens can be lined with copper tape that prevents slugs from entering the plant.
The red lily of the beetle eats the leaves of the royal lily. Without leaves will be a hungry plant for food, may not be a flowerAnd he can even die. Gardeners should watch the larvae of red lily beetles starting in spring, summer and autumn. The best way to get rid of larvae is to choose them from the plant by hand. This usually works better than insecticide.
regional lilies are susceptible to a virus that breaks tulip, cucumber mosaic and virus without symptoms of lily. Any of them can cause mottling or striing of leaves or petals, can grow to bending and weaken the plant. Regal Lily can also get basal rot or boythyry blight, which attacks the bulb, leaves, stems. Gardeners should watch the outbreak of the disease to make sure their gardens remain healthy and beautiful.