Gardening is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the outdoors. You will also see positive results from all the hard work, if you have planted flowers that can thrive instead of droop and die. If your are looking for a dramatic and aromatic addition to your garden you should look at ginger lilies. They have plenty of height, making them perfect backdrops for smaller blooms.
You may not have heard the name, but if you have ever been lucky enough to vacation in Hawaii, the lei you got on arrival was probably woven with these flowers. It is sometimes referred to as the butterfly lily because the petals unfold gracefully in the late summer and fall when the flowers are in full bloom. They have a ginger aroma similar to the herb, but not as pungent. A lot of gardeners describe the scent as a cross between a gardenia and honeysuckle.
Zones seven through eleven, which includes the southern United States, is the optimal location for these plants to grow. They can be planted in partial shade or full sun, except in the southernmost regions where the afternoon sun can wither the leaves. In colder regions of the country, gardeners can successfully grow the lily in containers. If they are planted in the ground in cold climates, they have to be dug up before the ground freezes.
These plants are not at all drought resistance. They need regularly watering and feeding with a balanced fertilizer about every seven days. Plants in containers have to be divided annually because the rhizomes will multiply. The tallest of the plants should be staked so they don't snap on a windy day.
A big advantage of adding this plant to your garden is that it acts as a natural insect repellent. Insects don't like the oil that the plants generate. You might have trouble with deer that like to graze on the flowers, but they bloom too late in the year to be bothered by butterfly larvae. You can't over water them or the roots will rot.
You can propagate the plants from the existing rhizomes by dividing them. This can be done by cutting the rhizomes into sections that have roots. You soak them in a solution of fungicide powder and water. After they have soaked overnight you can plant them horizontally in organic soil. They grow fastest in spring and summer.
You can also grow the lily from the red seeds the blossoms produce. You must store them for three or four weeks after you have removed them from the flower. They need to be soaked before planting to soften the outer coating. Germinating can take as much as six weeks or more. Any danger of a freeze must have passed before planting.
Flower gardens are wonderful additions to homes. Most gardeners don't mind the work it takes to get dramatic and colorful results. A backdrop of majestic lilies may be just the thing you need to complete your garden design.
You may not have heard the name, but if you have ever been lucky enough to vacation in Hawaii, the lei you got on arrival was probably woven with these flowers. It is sometimes referred to as the butterfly lily because the petals unfold gracefully in the late summer and fall when the flowers are in full bloom. They have a ginger aroma similar to the herb, but not as pungent. A lot of gardeners describe the scent as a cross between a gardenia and honeysuckle.
Zones seven through eleven, which includes the southern United States, is the optimal location for these plants to grow. They can be planted in partial shade or full sun, except in the southernmost regions where the afternoon sun can wither the leaves. In colder regions of the country, gardeners can successfully grow the lily in containers. If they are planted in the ground in cold climates, they have to be dug up before the ground freezes.
These plants are not at all drought resistance. They need regularly watering and feeding with a balanced fertilizer about every seven days. Plants in containers have to be divided annually because the rhizomes will multiply. The tallest of the plants should be staked so they don't snap on a windy day.
A big advantage of adding this plant to your garden is that it acts as a natural insect repellent. Insects don't like the oil that the plants generate. You might have trouble with deer that like to graze on the flowers, but they bloom too late in the year to be bothered by butterfly larvae. You can't over water them or the roots will rot.
You can propagate the plants from the existing rhizomes by dividing them. This can be done by cutting the rhizomes into sections that have roots. You soak them in a solution of fungicide powder and water. After they have soaked overnight you can plant them horizontally in organic soil. They grow fastest in spring and summer.
You can also grow the lily from the red seeds the blossoms produce. You must store them for three or four weeks after you have removed them from the flower. They need to be soaked before planting to soften the outer coating. Germinating can take as much as six weeks or more. Any danger of a freeze must have passed before planting.
Flower gardens are wonderful additions to homes. Most gardeners don't mind the work it takes to get dramatic and colorful results. A backdrop of majestic lilies may be just the thing you need to complete your garden design.
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