Description of the daffodil variety Dick Wilden, growing rules and propagation methods
To give the summer cottage an aesthetic appearance, many gardeners plant flowers. Dick Wilden daffodil bulbs are a popular plant used in many landscaping projects.
Flower appearance
The daffodil variety Dick Wilden is one of the large-flowered and powerful terry plants in structure. Bright flowers bloom in early spring, during the period of active thawing of the snow cover. Flowers with a diameter of about 15 cm acquire a bright yellow tint, the large crown is slightly darker. Wide oval leaves with a diameter of 6-8 cm are greenish-yellow in color. Due to the severity of the inflorescences, the plants do not always keep upright, but the flower is directed upward.
The height of daffodils reaches 35-45 cm. The universal purpose allows you to grow the Dick Wilden variety in the garden or in separate pots. Plucked plants are able to stand in water for a long time and not wither.
Landing features
There are several nuances to consider when growing flowers. The planting period, the distance between the plants and the surrounding conditions matter.
When to plant - in spring or autumn?
Dick Wilden daffodils are highly resistant to frost. Flower bulbs are planted in the autumn before cooling the soil. As a rule, this period falls on the beginning of September. If the recommended timing is observed, the bulbs take root in the ground before the onset of severe cold snaps and begin to bloom with the onset of spring.
Distance between bulbs when planting
It is recommended to plant flower bulbs to a depth of no more than 15-20 cm, leaving a gap of 10-12 cm between neighbors. At the moment when the plants begin to grow abundantly and form large nests of bulbs, they need to be transplanted.
Care after landing
Post-disembarkation of the narcissist requires comprehensive care. The Dick Wilden variety requires the following agronomic actions:
- regular watering;
- feeding;
- timely transplantation and excavation.
How to water?
Daffodils need adequate moisture as drought can lead to poor development. Water the soil as it dries. Each watering should be accompanied by loosening, which slows down the process of moisture evaporation.
How to fertilize?
For proper and active growth, it is necessary to use fertilizers during the warm period. Liquid mineral dressings are suitable for flowers.The first portion of fertilizer is applied immediately after the formation of the first shoots, the second - when the peduncles and buds are formed.
When choosing a suitable fertilizer, it should be borne in mind that if nitrogen is applied excessively to the soil, flowering may deteriorate. Due to the high nitrogen content, buds will form but not flower. If the buds do not bloom, it is necessary to additionally use mineral fertilizing or wood ash.
Cover or dig up?
In one place, daffodils can grow from 3 to 10 years. The exact timing depends on the environment. When the planted bulb has formed daughter processes and began to bloom poorly, a transplant is performed. The bulbs are dug out after the leaves have dried, which usually occurs in the middle of summer. Then they are dried, shaken off the ground and stored until autumn. If the planting site is prepared in advance, it is allowed to transplant immediately without leaving the bulbs for storage.
Daffodil Breeding Dick Wilden
According to the description of the Dick Wilden variety, the reproduction of daffodils is carried out only by vegetative means. Garden flowers are propagated by gradually separating the bulbs from the mother plant.
Use in landscape design
The Dick Wilden variety is widely used for decorative purposes. Flowers are suitable for landscaping the site due to early flowering. Flowers can be grown in flower beds, ridges, individual pots, groups between shrubs. Daffodils go well with other flowers and greenery.
