Daffodils - photo, cultivation and care

Daffodils, photos of which can be found in abundance on the World Wide Web, belong to bulbous plants. These delicate flowers are one of the most beautiful plants that delight with their flowering in spring.

The flower stalks of daffodils are most often devoid of foliage, in height they can vary from 8 cm to 60 cm.Due to daily breeding work, daffodil varieties can be found on sale with both simple and double flowers. The color of flower petals can also amaze the imagination with a variety.

Daffodils do not bloom at the same time, the period of their flowering depends on the variety. There are varieties of early flowering, medium early, medium, as well as medium late and late flowering. But the main bud opening period for these flowers is April-May. All varieties are united by the fact that their flowering lasts a total of about 20 days.

Daffodils, photos of which can most often be seen in well-lit areas of the garden, can also endure growing in slightly shaded conditions. For plants to develop and bloom well, no special soil composition is required. The main thing is that it is slightly alkaline or neutral, contains a sufficient amount of nutrients.

The best times to plant daffodil bulbs are September and early October. Planting daffodils at this time allows the bulbs to take root before frost. Leave a 15-20 cm gap between the bulbs when planting.

Since daffodils are moisture-loving, they need to be watered regularly and abundantly. After watering, it is recommended to loosen the soil. Caring for daffodils also includes the timely removal of dried flowers.