Description and characteristics of daffodil Ice King, growing a flower and application in landscape design
Summer residents dream of a flower garden that would delight from early spring to late autumn. Choosing the right plants is not an easy task. In the spring, the plot will be decorated with Ice King daffodils. Majestic, unpretentious and unusually beautiful flowers that have gained popularity among summer residents for a long time.
Royal Daffodil Ice King
The name suggests that the plant is a favorite for many gardeners. Ice King is characterized as a shade-tolerant and unpretentious flower. Due to its regal appearance, it is an adornment of any flower bed.
External data
A Dutch breeding hybrid was introduced in 1984. After studying the description, the summer resident will understand how to grow a daffodil and avoid mistakes when growing.
The characteristic external features of plants are:
- the height of an adult plant is 35 cm;
- flowers of large diameter;
- shade from white to deep yellow;
- corrugated "crown" 2 cm high, 6 cm in diameter, its shade is the same as that of the flower itself, but decorated with highlights or stripes of cream color;
- flower diameter 10 cm.
The beauty of the flower amazes the imagination, for which gardeners love it. And the simplicity of growing allows even beginners to plant it.
Flowering period
Flowering begins in April and May, depending on the growing region and the chosen location. Duration of flowering 10-25 days. Subject to the requirements of planting and care, the plant blooms for a long time.
How to plant a terry daffodil Ice King in the country
Growing daffodils is an easy process. Planting takes a little time, strict implementation of tips and recommendations will allow you to get a beautiful, profusely blooming flower bed.
Landing dates
Ice King daffodils are planted in the fall. For this, a garden bed is prepared in advance. Dig it up, adding humus and mineral fertilizers, wood ash. The place is cleared of weeds and plant roots.
The site is chosen sunny, the plants can easily tolerate partial shade. It is advisable to protect against drafts and strong winds.
In a sunny area, the daffodil blooms earlier, and in the shade it blooms longer.
If the soil does not allow moisture to pass through well, it is necessary to dilute it with sand and organize a drainage layer. Fertile soil or light loam are best suited. The bulbs are planted at a distance of 10 cm from each other. In this case, the depth should be 12-15 cm.
Plant care
Any flower needs care. Without attention, you will not get a beautiful flower bed and abundant, long flowering.
Watering daffodils is necessary in a timely manner, the culture does not like stagnant water, but it also does not tolerate drought. Undemanding care does not mean that the flower is left to itself.
After planting the bulbs, the beds are watered regularly. It is advisable to feed with organic matter or complex mineral fertilizers. Paying particular attention to culture during the period:
- going out after winter;
- before flowering;
- after flowering.
Weeds are removed immediately as they interfere with the development of flowers. Loosening after watering and fertilizing will help keep moisture in the soil longer.
In one place, the daffodil Ice King has been growing for 5 years. After it must be transplanted. To do this, after the leaves die off, the bulbs are dug up and kept in a dark, cool place until autumn. Some summer residents advise to immediately divide the bulbs and plant them in a new place. Water abundantly and leave in the winter.
Planting and transplanting does not take long. And daffodils will delight with flowering for 5 years.
How to use the Ice King in landscape design
Ice King is grown by gardeners not only for the soul, but also to decorate the site. Plants are used in single compositions and sometimes in group plantings.
Daffodils are used not only during flowering. Their long, dark green leaves provide a green backdrop for other flowering plants. But after the plant dries up, not completely dead leaves spoil the whole look.
Flowers are often combined with other varieties, creating compositions of different shades. Ice King is grown among perennials. 1-2 onions. So they ennoble the flower garden and do not greatly spoil the appearance of the flower bed.
Ice King is a daffodil that requires little maintenance. Its flowers attract attention even when they are in a group of other similar plants. The flowers of this variety are much larger.
