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Lily Anastasia is an amazing garden flower, widely used in garden decoration. The plant looks great in flower beds and terraces. It is also planted in pots and containers. Lilies are used to create stunning flower bouquets. The flower has a delicate aroma that lasts a long time even when cut. You can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the variety and the rules of agricultural technology in this article.
History of appearance
The Anastasia variety is a giant among other flower crops of the Liliaceae family.
The variety was bred by breeders in 1998. The originator is Columbia Platte, America. A few years later, these flowers were imported into the Russian Federation. They are loved by gardeners throughout the country. The variety is not included in the State Register of the Russian Federation and is not zoned by region. Despite this, fans of the species actively grow it.
Description of lily Anastasia with photo
This is a perennial plant with straight, strong shoots, which belongs to the Liliaceae family. The Anastasia variety grows abundantly in summer and smells pleasant. This is a bulbous plant. The shape of the bulbs is ovoid or round. The diameter ranges from 2 to 20 cm. They have to be deeply buried when planting.The Anastasia lily variety is distinguished by large flowers of a soft pinkish hue with crimson splashes. There is a smoky stripe running down the middle of the petal. They have a white, corrugated border. Flowers are cup-shaped or funnel-shaped.
The plant grows up to 1.8 m in height, and in optimal conditions, after two years, up to 2.5 m. The leaves of the variety are narrow, shaped like an ellipse. They are found on the shoots in pairs. The length of the leaf blade is 15-20 cm. The leaves have a glossy surface with distinct longitudinal stripes. The rhizome is developed, fibrous type, long, due to which the flower crop receives moisture from great depths. Thanks to its long roots, Anastasia lily successfully withstands dry periods. But the seedlings must be planted in a place where groundwater does not pass close to the surface.
The variety belongs to OT hybrids. They were bred by crossing oriental and trumpet lilies. Such hybrids are distinguished by many large flowers with a strong aroma. The bushes bloom in July-August. The variety grows on strong stems that are taller than human height. Flowers are disease resistant and can withstand low temperatures.
The variety can be planted near the house as a hedge.
Advantages and disadvantages
Lily Anastasia can be grown in any climate zone (except for the northern region). In areas with short summers, you should not expect long flowering, since the lily blooms only in August.
A flower crop can grow in one place for up to five years without needing replanting.
The hybrid variety of lilies offers many positive qualities. Some gardeners have found disadvantages in it, but not many.
Pros:
- high decorative qualities;
- simple agricultural technology when planting;
- ease of care;
- winter hardiness;
- large flower sizes;
- long-term cutting resistance;
- pronounced odor;
- abundant flowering;
- good immunity to diseases, beetle attacks.
Minuses:
- The stems are too tall, which complicates the maintenance process.
Planting lilies Anastasia
The flower culture prefers to grow in well-lit areas, but partial shade is also allowed. The soil should be sandy loam, loamy or neutral. In the conditions of the middle zone, the bushes do not need to be covered for the winter. Lilies are usually planted in the garden from mid-May to the end of September. Flower crops cannot be planted in wind-blown areas with close groundwater. At the selected location, the soil must first be plowed. Fertilize with dry wood ash, humus, and rotted cow manure.
The holes for seedlings should be 25 cm deep. Each specimen is planted at a distance of 25-30 cm from each other. Before planting, all holes must be watered with settled water. When the moisture is absorbed into the ground, the bulbs can be placed in the planting holes. They must be carefully sprinkled with soil and compacted with your hands. At the end of planting, the lilies are watered with settled water. Each bulb will need 2 liters of liquid.
The holes for the bulbs are prepared 2-3 weeks before planting
Caring for Lily Anastasia
The variety of hybrid lilies Anastasia is unpretentious in care. During the growing season, the flower crop needs to be weeded, the root zone loosened and fertilized.
- Lilies need to be watered with settled water. The liquid is poured under the root. It is advisable to do this before dawn or after sunset. Then the leafy mass will not be burned by the sun's rays.It is enough to water the flower crop once a week, since waterlogging can lead to the bulbs becoming infected with fungal diseases. After flowering is complete, no watering is needed.
- The first feeding with fertilizers is carried out in March. The plant is fed with organic matter, compost, mullein tincture or bird droppings. Before flowering, 1-2 feedings with complex compounds are required. After this, they are fed with fertilizers containing potassium.
- At the end of October, the lily is pruned, leaving stems up to 15-20 cm in height. When the first frosts hit, young seedlings should be covered with peat, sawdust, and dry leaves.
- Already grown bushes require support. It can be in the form of a semicircular or mesh iron structure. Some people simply tie flowers to a post or tree.
If you follow simple rules for caring for flower crops, lilies will delight you with lush flowering for a very long time.
You can use ready-made fertilizers that are designed specifically for representatives of the Liliaceae family
Reproduction
Hybrid lilies are usually propagated from bulbs. In this variety they are ovoid in shape, with tightly fitting scales of a light gray or white hue. Nests can be divided 4-5 years after planting. Some gardeners prefer to propagate lilies by scales or bulbous seeds that develop in the internodes. Both methods require pre-planting the seed in a separate bed in order to grow full-fledged bulbs.
Photos in landscape design
The Anastasia lily variety is usually planted in single plantings or in tandem with other flowers to create complex compositions. The variety looks gorgeous in tandem with peonies and delphiniums. At the beginning of summer, these flowers will cover the newly emerging shoots of the lily from the scorching rays of the sun.You can also plant the Anastasia variety in company with juniper, thuja, against the backdrop of a green lawn.
The Anastasia variety looks amazing in combination with low-growing crops
Conclusion
Lily Anastasia is an incredibly beautiful flower that will decorate even the most inconspicuous area. They are easy to care for. The plant is resistant to frost and disease.
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