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Lily Pink Perfection belongs to the hybrid varieties. During the flowering period, it emits an interesting aroma. The plant is unpretentious; to maintain flowers it is enough to follow basic agrotechnical rules.
History of origin
The Pink Perfection variety is distributed throughout the globe, but there is no information about the author. The year of breeding is also missing.
The tubular variety is known to be closest to the Asian varieties that appeared in the 20th century
Description of the Pink Perfection lily with photo
The plant is of medium height, reaches 1.2-1.4 m. Large buds are formed on the peduncle, located in the upper part of the bush. A lily of this variety can have up to 18 flowers. They have a soft pink color with dark lines. The color is most intense at the edges of the petals.
This variety of lilies does not have inclusions characteristic of many lilies.
The buds resemble bells, as they open wide to reveal the anthers. Thanks to this, lilies can be found in different landscape compositions. The variety is used for landscaping borders, paths, and planted in flower beds and containers around the perimeter of buildings.
Pink Perfection lily flowers are large in size. The average value is 18 cm. In practice, this is far from the limit. Some gardeners managed to grow buds up to 24 cm. But the beauty of the plant does not end there. The culture exudes a musky scent that is easy to detect on cloudy days or on a summer evening.
The lily variety has excellent immunity to powdery mildew and black spot. Viral diseases do not bother him either. The only pests include aphids and spider mites. With regular preventive maintenance, the variety is not disturbed by insects.
Lily is used in floristry. The decorative nature of the buds is highly valued when arranging bouquets of roses, tulips and even fruits and sweets.
Pink Perfection lasts a long time when cut, does not lose its beauty for more than a week
Features of flowering
Lily is characterized by an average flowering period. The period begins in July and lasts until the end of August or beginning of September. To create a lush composition, designers recommend planting Pink Perfection in groups.
Pros and cons of the variety
The Pink Perfection lily variety has a pleasant aroma. It stands well as a cut flower and pleases with the beauty of its flowers.
Lily Pink Perfection is characterized by rapid growth, so the gardener will be able to see flowering next year
Pros:
- large bud diameter;
- frost resistance;
- the tenderness of the petals;
- low maintenance requirements;
- simple planting technology.
Minuses:
- cannot grow in the shade.
Landing Features
Before the procedure, you need to select the optimal area for the lily.The main criteria to pay attention to are lighting levels and ventilation. You cannot plant any varieties of lilies in the shade. It’s good if there is another plant or building nearby that will shield the lily from the winds.
The soil is fertilized with mineral additives, dug up and watered. The variety needs a place with low acidity. Loam is ideal. If the groundwater is high, planting is carried out in a container.
To grow in an open area, dig a hole 300-320 mm deep. Stones are placed in it to improve drainage ability, as well as nutrient soil.
There are no specific planting dates - it all depends on weather conditions. Some gardeners advise carrying out work in the first ten days of September, others do this in April. In any case, the soil should not be cold. The optimal soil temperature is 10 °C. Keep a distance of 15-20 cm between other seedlings.
Care instructions
The lily does not require a lot of care, so it will not be difficult for beginners to handle it. Flower culture requires regular watering. Fertilizers should be moderate. If the bulbs grow too thick, they are cut off. At the same time, they try to preserve viable specimens with strong stems and green foliage. Before the arrival of frost, they are cut off completely.
The saturation of the petals of the Pink Perfection lily depends on the soil in which it grows - the more nutritious the substrate, the darker the buds
In the Moscow region, a lily can overwinter without shelter. But if a harsh season is expected or Pink Perfection is located in a northern climate, the crop is covered with spruce branches and spunbond. The more layers the better.The main thing is to remove them with the appearance of the spring sun, so that the lily does not begin to rot.
Moisten as the soil dries out. Lilies prefer places with moist soil and naturally grow near rivers. The gardener will have to balance between drought and plenty of moisture, since stagnation of liquid can be harmful. To improve permeability, the soil is loosened with a tool.
In the summer season, as well as in case of rare precipitation, water once every seven days. In this case, hydration should be plentiful. The procedure is carried out in the evening or early morning. If you follow these recommendations, the owner will avoid a number of diseases.
Lily of this variety is distinguished by the strength of its shoots. She is not afraid of showers or bugs. In case of high concentrations of pests, the plant must be urgently sprayed with an insecticide. After flowering, the variety prepares for sleep. The leaves begin to turn yellow and fall off. To make the period easier, water a little more often, but only if the weather is hot outside.
During the growing season, wood ash is added. This way the lily will receive additional nutrients, and the area will be protected from acidification. The latter is true in the case of regular addition, especially if lime was added before. To normalize the soil, the procedure is maintained throughout the year.
A lily can grow in one place for four years, after which a transplant is required
For lush flowering, gardeners advise using calcium nitrate. It is applied in April-May twice a season. During budding, the lily needs mineral supplements.Potassium magnesium is used - twice with an interval of half a month. In autumn, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers are used to adapt to frost. One supplement is enough.
Nettle infusions should be discarded immediately - this variety of lilies does not like them. The same goes for fresh organics.
Reproduction
Lily belongs to hybrids, so propagation by seeds is not supported. The tubular plant develops more slowly than the LA varieties. Nests are divided during replanting every five years.
Conclusion
Lily Pink Perfection is an ornamental plant that makes it easy to create an original composition. The plant is also used by florists. It is perfect for the Russian climate. In mid-latitudes it can withstand winter without shelter. The culture has a strong aroma, so people suffering from allergies are better off choosing a different variety.
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