The lilies, which are perennial in this country, can be reproduced using various methods in the world. Not only the sowing can be carried out by hobby gardeners. In addition, propagation via onion scales and onion bulbs is common.

Lilies form brood bulbs

Propagation via onion scales

Propagation via lily bulb scales is considered the easiest, fastest and most proven method. You can't do much wrong here. The best time for this procedure is after the plant has finished flowering.

Dig up the onions and separate segments from each other

First, the bulbs are carefully dug up between September and October. The onion scales are broken off or cut off. At 20 °C, daughter bulbs form at the cutting points of the scales within 2 weeks.

Immediately after this procedure, the onion scales can be planted. A partially shaded to sunny spot in a sheltered location is ideal. Alternatively, a pot is suitable for growing the lilies. Important: keep the soil moist in the coming weeks.

Alternatively, the scales can be placed in a plastic bag along with a moist substrate. In a warm place, such as the living room, new bulbs will form over time where they break.

Propagation via onion bulbs

This method can be used especially with tiger lilies, tiger lilies and other Asian hybrids. These types of lilies form brood bulbs. These are located in the leaf axils and at the base of the old flower stalks.

The bulbs mature in late summer and fall off when ripe. They are called stem bulbs or axillary bulbs. To get them to root, a light and well-drained substrate should be used.

Propagation by seed

  • difficult and tedious
  • not all seeds germinate safely and simultaneously
  • can take years to flower
  • Seeds ripen in autumn
  • Sow in seed compost between January and February
  • soak in water beforehand (12 to 24 hours)
  • are dark germs
  • keep soil moistured
  • Germination time: 2 weeks to 1 year
  • Plant out from May

tips and tricks

If you want to be on the safe side not to get diseased lilies from bulb propagation, you should treat the bulbs with a fungicide before planting.

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Vegetable garden