Cultivation

Narcissus Bedding

Narcissus L.

Placing narcissi in flower beds requires consideration of their biological cycle, during which the foliage, wilting after flowering, must be preserved until the bulb fully matures.

In the reference 20 varieties crop Daffodil, where this is mentioned in the description.

When creating flower beds featuring narcissi, it is necessary to address the issue of the plants losing their aesthetic appeal during the yellowing period of the leaves. The optimal solution is to use companion planting, where narcissi are planted in groups of 5–7 bulbs among perennials, such as hostas, geraniums, or lady's mantle, which are capable of masking the wilting foliage. The use of large monocultural blocks in formal flower beds is not recommended, as it makes it difficult to conceal the area after the flowering season ends.

The planting technique includes mandatory sand drainage under the base of the bulb to prevent water stagnation, which is detrimental to the plant. Bulbs are planted at a depth equal to three times their height between late August and early October. Narcissi are characterized by their longevity and can grow in the same location for 3 to 7 years without being replanted, which allows them to be used in long-term landscape compositions.

General information about the subject — on the page Bedding plants.

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Varieties of Daffodil mentioned in the description

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