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One of the brightest representatives of Asian hybrids was the Patricia Pride lily. This is a perennial plant that gets along well in central and southern Russia. The crop has sufficient winter hardiness and is suitable for forcing in any season. Patricia Pride is spectacular in landscape compositions, where it is often included as a background plant.
History of origin
Little is known about the history of selection. Lily is a modern variety. Appearance in official literature dates back to 2008.
Description of the Patricia Pride lily with photo
The culture has much in common with other Asiatic lilies. Patricia Pride has strong stems on which voluminous buds rise. After opening, their diameter can exceed 14 cm. The bush reaches a height of 65 cm, which makes it compact enough for growing at home.
Lily Patricia Pride can withstand cold temperatures down to -35 degrees, but in this case it is better to cover the plant
Patricia Pride's petals have a yellowish background. Closer to the center there is a symmetrical spot. It is painted dark pink. It’s as if nature has spilled paint on the flowers.They are bright and have a smooth surface.
The stamens are reddish in color and have orange anthers at their tips. The bud consists of six petals that bend evenly. The leaves have an oblong shape, dull green or rich (depending on external factors) color.
Features of flowering
Flower formation occurs in mid-summer. The flowering is quite lush and graceful. The duration depends on the climate. In the middle zone, the buds fall off by October.
Pros and cons of the variety
Lily Patricia Pride has winter hardiness, allowing it to be grown without shelter. In northern regions, for example in Siberia, bushes are covered with spruce branches.
The culture grows well in sandy, fertile, loamy soils
Pros:
- unpretentiousness;
- can grow for several years in one place;
- unusual leaf color;
- large flower diameter;
- drought resistance;
- stands for a long time when cut.
Minuses:
- bulbs may become bare;
- the buds burn out in extreme heat.
Planting lilies Patricia Pride
Lily Patricia Pride is planted regardless of the season. Due to its resistance to frost, the procedure is possible in late autumn. When planting before winter, it is better to choose the second half of October so that the seedling has time to adapt.
April is most often chosen, since garden stores are replenished with new plants during this month. When purchasing, choose large samples without symptoms of the disease.
To plant the Patricia Pride lily, follow the following instructions:
- Dig a hole 12-14 cm deep, select the diameter based on the size of the bulb. A distance of 30 cm is maintained between adjacent plantings.
- Drainage material is placed at the bottom, after which the soil is fertilized with mineral and organic compounds.
- The Patricia Pride lily is planted, placing the seedling in the center of the hole. The soil should remain loose.
- Finally, the soil is watered with warm water.
Lily care Patricia Pride
Asian hybrids are undemanding. The process of caring for the Patricia Pride lily is quite easy; any novice gardener can handle it.
Pruning is carried out at a height of 15 cm
If you want to replant the Patricia Pride variety, proceed as follows:
- Before digging, it is necessary to water the soil abundantly and cut off the stems. The instrument must be sterilized and sharpened.
- The bulbs are removed with a garden shovel, cleaned of dirt and washed with tap water.
- The material is placed in a solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour, dried and sent for storage.
Starting in July, the amount of watering is increased. During the flowering period, fertilizing is applied (for the first year only once). Dried buds are pruned. Moisture should quickly go into the ground. If the soil is heavy, moisten less often, remembering to be careful.
The location is selected so that the area is protected from the wind, but at the same time open to the sun. Shady areas should be avoided. In such conditions, lilies grow poorly, and flowering does not last longer than a month.
Patricia Pride has average immunity. While the seedling is young, it may be subject to:
- rust;
- gray rot;
- mold.
Diseases are dangerous for the crop and, if planted closely, can spread to other seedlings. Fungal growths are combated using chemicals.
Sometimes the spots become so large that they cover the surface of the petal
Patricia Pride attracts insects. Its shoots become a delicacy for aphids and spider mites. Fortunately, they can be repelled with insecticides.
Reproduction
It is not advisable to propagate Asian hybrids by seeds. The most common practice is dividing the bush. Adult plants over three years old are suitable for this. The bulbs are dug out with a shovel and divided into several segments. When the roots appear, the lilies are separated from each other.
Conclusion
The Patricia Pride lily is a perennial crop. It was released in 2008. Planting a seedling is not much different from growing other Liliaceae. The culture grows well in one place, but the soil should be regularly fertilized to improve the decorative appearance of the flowers.
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