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Lily Palazzo is a bulbous herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the Liliaceae family. Many gardeners love these luxurious and unusually fragrant flowers. There are about 80 different varieties that differ in their appearance.
The plant is not afraid of summer heat and often rises above other flowers.
History of appearance
The flower was obtained by crossing oriental and trumpet lilies and some of their hybrids. There is no exact information about who is the originator of the variety.
Almost immediately after its appearance, the plant began to be used to decorate areas. The flowers are large and give off a pleasant aroma in summer.
Description of the Palazzo lily with photo
Lily Palazzo is an OT hybrid. The interspecific variety has a bush height of about 120 cm. The stem is strong, with average growth force. Leaves are lanceolate, green in color. One of the reasons for its popularity is its pleasant and strong aroma at the time of flowering. It spreads almost throughout the entire area, so the Palazzo lily is often planted near buildings and gazebos.
The resulting flower is large, the diameter of its cup is about 22 cm. It is directed upward or to the side. The petals are bright red, rich in color, with a hint of crimson.The stamens hold firmly, they have a creamy color and a slender shape.
Palazzo lily motes of bright red color
Features of flowering
Flowering largely depends on weather conditions. Most flowers appear in mid-June, and do not disappear until August. At the same time, the lush flowering continues for several weeks, so a bright aroma lingers on the site.
4-5 large buds are formed on one peduncle, they open in groups
The flower lasts for a long period. It does not fall off in heavy rain or wind. If you water the plant in a timely manner and do not apply fertilizers at the time of flowering, this period will increase significantly.
Advantages and disadvantages
Lily Palazzo has virtually no flaws. This determined the wide distribution of the plant; the flower is found in many areas of middle and southern latitude.
Large flowers will definitely become the central element of the flower bed
Pros:
- grows well on various soils;
- high frost resistance, in winter the temperature can drop to -34 ° C, and the plant will not disappear;
- a flower can grow in one place without transplantation for more than five years;
- greater resistance to pests, they practically do not attack the Palazzo lily;
- The plant loves the sun and at the same time tolerates shade well.
Minuses:
- preventive treatment against diseases is needed;
- periodic drainage of the soil is required.
Features of cultivation
Lily Palazzo is characterized by unpretentiousness to growing conditions. It is recommended to actively water it during the flowering period or during persistent heat. However, you need to make sure that the soil is not too wet, as this leads to rotting of the root system.
After each watering, the soil is periodically loosened. A common problem is the appearance of weeds that take away moisture.Loosening fills the soil with oxygen. This work should be done immediately after the petals fall.
For good growth, pruning is done twice a year. The first - even before flowering, which increases the number of buds.
The second is done in the autumn to prepare the lily for the winter.
It is recommended to fertilize the soil several times during the season. To begin with, this is done before the formation of buds, which gives the plant energy. It is recommended to add nitrogen, and two weeks later - phosphorus and potassium.
It must be taken into account that you cannot feed the plant at the time of flowering. This will cause the petals to fall off quickly. The last time potash fertilizers are applied is no later than August 15. The plant is not dug up for the winter.
Due to its good resistance to cold, the Palazzo lily is often not covered. If the region experiences severe frosts, the soil is mulched.
Reproduction
The plant germinates 70-80 days after planting. If early flowering is required, the lily is germinated in flower pots. Planting in open ground is carried out after the onset of warm weather, without the risk of night frosts.
Bulbs and tubers without rot are used for propagation
It is recommended to choose an open sunny place, slightly elevated. Any soil is suitable, but it is advisable to choose slightly acidic cultivated soil.
Photos in landscape design
The large Palazzo lily looks great on the site. This is due to the bright red shades that harmonize with the green color. Many landscape designers choose flowers to decorate their flower beds. It looks advantageous when planted together with low-growing species.
Not all buds open immediately; flowering lasts several weeks
The plant is tall, flowers can rise almost to window level
Attention is drawn not only to the flower, but also to its straight, slender stem.
At the end of the flowering season, the colors of the petals become even brighter
Conclusion
The Palazzo lily flower is widespread due to its unpretentiousness and attractive appearance. It has high frost resistance; the plant is not attacked by insects or diseases. It takes a little time to plant. Flowering lasts a long time and brings with it many bright flowers. Gardeners also like lilies because of their attractive aroma.
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