Narcissus variety

For a long time, the narcissist has been considered symbol of beauty and narcissism. For many years, breeders have worked to develop new varieties. Moreover, each new variety of daffodil acquired a new shape, color and beauty.

To date, approximately twelve thousand varieties narcissus. Obtaining a new type of this flower takes several years. First, prepare two bulbs of different varieties, choosing the desired color of the future variety of daffodil. Then they perform artificial pollination by removing pollen from the flower of the first bulb and transferring it to the pistil of the second bulb.

To prevent the addition of any other pollen, pollinated daffodils are covered with special muslin caps or bags, which are removed only after the seeds have ripened.

Then the finished seeds are planted in a prepared box with soil. As soon as young plants emerge from the seeds, it is recommended to transplant them into separate small pots, in which they remain for two years. During this period, each daffodil forms a tiny bulb. Only after transplanting to the beds can you expect flowering after three or even four years.

However, not in every case the desired variety of daffodil is obtained. Therefore, sometimes it is necessary to repeat this multi-year process several times.

Despite the huge number of varieties, daffodils are distinguished not only by color, but also along the length of the stem, cup size and shape. There are also wild daffodils and various hybrids.

In open areas, daffodils bloom only in May and last for about two months.