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If you love to spend time puttering in your garden, you probably already know what kinds of flowers thrive in it and which ones wither and die. When you need something dramatic, and aromatic, to use as a colorful backdrop for smaller clusters of blooms, you should consider ginger lilies. They are tall, some species reaching ten feet, and will make a dramatic and majestic addition to your garden.
You may think you are unfamiliar with these flowers, but if you have ever been to Hawaii, and been gifted with a lei as you stepped off the plane, these blooms were probably incorporated into it. The plant is also known as the butterfly lily because of the graceful way the petals expand in the summer and fall. They have a ginger scent that is not as strong as the herb. Some gardeners describe the aroma as a cross between honeysuckle and gardenia.
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 might also propagate them by planting the seeds. The blossoms have seeds you can remove and store in a warm place for three or four weeks. After that you will have to soak them to soften the coating. It may take six weeks or longer for them to germinate. You should not plant them outside until all danger of frost has passed.
A flower garden is a wonderful addition to any home. It takes some work to create just the right design with blooms that grow and thrive. Your lilies, if handled properly, will be the perfect fragrant, exotic background for the rest of your garden.
You may think you are unfamiliar with these flowers, but if you have ever been to Hawaii, and been gifted with a lei as you stepped off the plane, these blooms were probably incorporated into it. The plant is also known as the butterfly lily because of the graceful way the petals expand in the summer and fall. They have a ginger scent that is not as strong as the herb. Some gardeners describe the aroma as a cross between honeysuckle and gardenia.
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 might also propagate them by planting the seeds. The blossoms have seeds you can remove and store in a warm place for three or four weeks. After that you will have to soak them to soften the coating. It may take six weeks or longer for them to germinate. You should not plant them outside until all danger of frost has passed.
A flower garden is a wonderful addition to any home. It takes some work to create just the right design with blooms that grow and thrive. Your lilies, if handled properly, will be the perfect fragrant, exotic background for the rest of your garden.
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