Daffodils, planting and care in open ground, reproduction features

Planting daffodils in open ground and caring for them does not create any special problems. They tolerate wintering well and germinate with the first warming, because they are primroses.

They are very popular among amateur gardeners due to their abundant flowering and amazing aroma.

Content:

1. Description of the plant
2. Popular types and varieties of daffodils
3. Planting daffodils in autumn and spring
4. Growing daffodils in the garden - care rules
5. Diseases and pests
6. Flowering, what daffodils look like in the photo
7. Caring for daffodils after flowering
8. Bulb storage
9. Propagation of daffodils
10. Beneficial features
11. How daffodils are used in landscape design

Description of the plant

Daffodils are members of the amaryllis family. They are perennial herbaceous varieties and species.

The bud is placed on a bare peduncle of a slightly compressed or rounded shape. Depending on the species, the flowers can be collected in brushes or single, up to six centimeters in diameter.

Petals can be double or simple, snow-white or yellow. The perianth is distinguished by an elongated cylindrical tube with a cup-shaped, bell-shaped or tubular crown.

The seeds that are formed in the fruit are numerous. They quickly lose the ability to germinate.

This is one of those plants that can be found in almost every garden plot. Unpretentious and hardy, it does not require special care, grows quickly and blooms profusely.

Popular types and varieties of daffodils

Among cultivated species and varieties, recommended for planting in open ground, we can see indicated in the table.

Almost all of them are perfect for our climate. However, be sure to pay attention to frost resistance indicators and flowering duration.

Even more information about the types and varieties of daffodils:

Planting daffodils in autumn and spring

You can plant bulbs at different times, but it is important to remember some of the features of each of them.

When planting, it is important to consider that:

• Planting in early autumn or late summer are the most preferable options. You can start from the beginning of August until mid-September. During this period, the growth of processes is activated;
• Planting daffodils in spring acceptable if it was not possible to plant in the fall. In order for it to be successful, the bulbs must be kept cool for several weeks. You can use a refrigerator (not a freezer!) for this. The best time for spring planting is mid-April and there is no point in delaying it.
• The optimal planting time is autumn, end of summer. However, do not despair if time has been lost; mid-spring is also quite suitable for planting.

Growing daffodils in the garden: care rules

In order for flowers to grow healthy and delight you with a pleasant aroma and lush bloom, it is important to adhere to a number of rules.

The main ones include:

• Regular watering and fluffing of the substrate; with the onset of summer heat, additional watering will be required;
• Application of annual fertilizers - they require two-time application of liquid fertilizers. The first is complex mineral nutrition during the formation of buds. The second is the application of fertilizer for flowering plants.

We invite you to watch a video about growing daffodils:

Following these simple rules will allow you to admire the abundant flowering and enjoy the pleasant aroma exuded by the flowers.

In addition, strong, healthy plants are more able to resist possible diseases or pest infestations.

Diseases and pests

Although the plants are quite resilient, they can sometimes also suffer from diseases and pests.

In order to prevent the death of affected plants, it is recommended to monitor their condition and, if alarming symptoms appear, treat them with appropriate medications.

If the problem cannot be eliminated in this way, it will be necessary to destroy the diseased plants, this will prevent the spread of the disease to healthy bushes.

Flowering, what daffodils look like in the photo

Depending on the species, daffodils in the photo may look different. The only thing that unites them is grace and beauty. Light tones of flowers turn any photo into a warm illustration of spring.

If some flowers in real life turn out to be far from being as good as in the image, then this option is excluded here. Both in life and in the image, they will delight you with the grace of lines and the unforgettable charm of light tones.

Caring for daffodils after flowering

Basic care for daffodils after flowering consists of several stages that should not be forgotten:

• Leaves should not be trimmed for several months;
• After the foliage has dried, it is not pulled out, but carefully trimmed;
• In winter, young flowers are covered with leafy turf or humus;
• It is recommended to dig up young bulbs once every three years, in mid-summer.

It is important to remember that the bulbs continue to breathe, so you should not keep the planting material out of the soil for more than two months.

Bulb storage

It is recommended to store the bulbs in a dry, well-ventilated place, in a container without soil. For added convenience, different varieties can be placed in different containers and labeled.

For three weeks, the bulbs are dried at a temperature of + 24 C. After this, the seed must be cleaned and divided. At this stage it is important not to damage anything. In addition, each bulb must be carefully checked for diseases or pests.

Children who fall away must be separated for subsequent placement.After this, the bulbs need to be put back into containers. The room temperature during subsequent storage should not exceed 10-17 C, and the humidity level should not exceed 75%.

Propagation of daffodils

Reproduction occurs in two ways: by seeds or by planting. The latter method is often used, separating the young bulbs from the mother. The vegetative method is suitable for plants older than three years. So, during this period, the upper scales have time to dry and it can be divided into several parts for subsequent planting.

Planting with seeds is not particularly common, but is done. To do this, it is recommended to sow ripened seeds that have not been dried. Flowering of such seedlings can be seen only in the fifth year.

Depending on the experience of the gardener, you can choose any of the options. However, the second one still requires more skill.

Beneficial features

In addition to beauty, these flowers are known for their beneficial medicinal properties. Thus, the alkaloids that are part of the flower are used to treat certain types of leukemia, radiculitis, polyneuritis, and muscle atrophy.

In alternative medicine they are used to treat male infertility. In addition, they are used in the manufacture of painkillers and for the prevention of mastitis in women.

The oil is used for relaxation and treatment of nervous diseases. But it is contraindicated in case of personal intolerance, and is not recommended for use by pregnant women and children.

Narcissus is not only an elegant garden decoration, but also a medicinal plant. It has been known and used since time immemorial in China and ancient Greece.

How daffodils are used in landscape design

Since the leaves of these flowers do not wither for a very long time, they are often paired with plants with lush foliage, which will help cover yellowed flowers and leaves. Therefore, you can often find hosta or mantle next to them.

Planting is done in small groups of up to seven pieces, often combined with snowdrops or plants with later development periods - bergenia and primrose.

Used to frame borders, decorate alleys and alpine slides.

A well-chosen variety is an amazing decoration for a garden of any style. Designers willingly use the plant as an important component of many spring flower beds.

Growing daffodils in open ground is not a difficult process. Unpretentious and persistent plants require minimal effort in care, but they pay royally and generously for the attention they receive.