How to Deadhead Asiatic Lilies
Introduction
Asiatic lilies are easy to grow in the USA because the climate is suitable for them. Today we will show you how to deadhead Asiatic lilies, which is a technique that will help keep the flower healthy.
Procedure
- Step One
At first, you have to separate blossoms that are faded from the typical plant. This is much necessary because the plants will keep on spending their energy to grow new seeds from these blossoms, so to conserve plants‘ energy and nutrition, this is much necessary. When you separate the faded blossoms, this energy will be used for next year blooming.
- Step Two
Now you have to take a clean knife, and the blade must be sterilized. This will help you to reduce the spread of diseases around the garden. The pests and fertilizers that may remain attached to the knife should be removed. Then by using the knife, you have to slice through the blossoms. The blade must be sharp, the cutting will not be accurate, and the blossoms might get ruined. Cut the stem of the blossom from the bottom. You should take care not to damage the leaves or other parts of the plant. Then, you can remove the stem from the stem and discard it. Now is the time to put the stem in a container of water.
- Step Three
In this way, you will slice the faded blossoms by using the knife, and then you have to discard it forms the main plant. Afterward, you have to store the blossoms in a seedbed or culturing box to use them next year to grow new plants. After the slicing is completed, you should add the blossoms to the soil. When storing the calendula in a seedbed or culturing box, make sure that the container is well-ventilated and has drainage holes. You should also place the container in a cool, dark place.
- Step Four
Now you have to plant the blossoms, and then you should not remove the foliage. These stems will surely keep the plant-feeding until it as obtaining the required growth. The flow of energy will surely help to grow new plants. The old branches can be removed after a certain amount of development of the plants. The new plants need to be fertilized in springtime, which will help them have a strong start.
Final Thoughts
If you follow the steps we mention, you will be able to take care of your lilies and help them grow healthy and strong. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and we hope you have a great day gardening!
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