Narcissus is one of the few bulbous plants that can grow almost anywhere in the garden: both in partial shade, and in rock gardens or a sunny flower garden. They are very fond of wet soil and, with normal drainage, are not at all afraid of meltwater or excess moisture. Narcissus, a planting in the fall of which is recommended by most experienced gardeners, grows well and develops on loamy and heavy soils. Moreover, it is recommended that a little clay be added to normal garden soil to better retain moisture in it. For the cultivation of especially valuable varieties of this plant, it is recommended to organize beds with a special soil mixture consisting of coarse sand, peat, humus and sod land mixed in equal proportions.
A daffodil, planting in the autumn of which is necessary for the correct development of a flower, reacts very poorly to any intervention in the process of its growth. That is why its leaves can not be removed for at least six weeks after flowering. The gardener needs to wait until they are completely wilted, and only then carry out operations with the plant. Glades with these flowers are best placed in places of growth of low conifers or among bulbous flowers that bloom at other times. This will help to hide the wilting of daffodils and give the garden the effect of constant flowering. An important feature of this plant is the fact that daughter bulbs begin to form only in the third or fourth year of its life. The planting time of daffodils is usually tied to the ripening time of children. Usually this happens in the sixth year of life, when they are already fully strengthened and ready for the separation procedure. Planting is a prerequisite for this plant. Otherwise, it overgrows and begins to bloom for a short time with very small flowers.
Dates of planting daffodils
Usually planting the bulbs of this plant begin to produce from the beginning of September. Experienced gardeners do this in several stages, achieving continuous wave-like flowering, when the first batch is already withering, and the second is just beginning to delight the eye with its flowers. However, it should be borne in mind that the daffodil (planting in the fall of which is a rather delicate process) may not have time to take root before the first frosts and rise late next year. A month before planting, they dig the earth and make the necessary fertilizers: potassium salt, superphosphate and humus. Before the procedure, the bulbs of the plant are carefully inspected for damage and diseases and dusted with the fungicide TMTD. In areas with severe winter frosts, it is recommended to cover the plant with a layer of mulch. It will not only provide him with the necessary heat, but will be an excellent top dressing in the spring.
It should be remembered that the daffodil (planting in the fall of which allows you to get exceptionally large inflorescences for the next year) requires proper care. First of all, it is necessary to carry out periodic prophylaxis against fungal diseases and parasites. To do this, before planting, a deep digging of the soil is carried out, and the bulbs are treated with a weak solution of manganese.