Description of the Pink Charm daffodil variety, planting dates and care rules
Among all the variety of perennial bulbous plants, daffodil Pink Charm occupies one of the leading positions. This flower is distinguished by its elegance and relatively unpretentious care. Even novice plant growing enthusiasts can grow it. The daffodil Pink Charm has its own strengths and weaknesses, the knowledge of which allows it to be grown quite successfully on a personal plot.
Description and features of the variety
Narcissus Pink Charm - this is how its name is translated, it stands out with an interesting combination of snow-white petals with a red crown in the center. This large-crowned plant has won the recognition of flower growers for its ability to bloom in two colors at the same time - on one stem. Such originality of the daffodil Pink Charm doubles the size of the garden with bright colors.
The height of this amazing plant - daffodil Pink Charm is only 45 centimeters. The size of the buds, which are formed at the very top of the stem, reach 10-12 centimeters in diameter. Perennial leaf mass is distinguished by a pronounced green color.
Narcissus Pink Charm has a high degree of frost resistance, it can be safely grown in many climatic zones.
The flowering phase occurs in April-May and lasts over three weeks. Without a transplant, daffodil Pink Charm is able to grow and develop normally for 5 years.
The history of Pink Charm breeding
The country of origin of the Pink Charm narcissus is Australia. This variety has proven itself exclusively on the positive side. It is not afraid of sudden temperature fluctuations, it tolerates winter quite normally (up to -25 degrees), the flowering is bright and lush.
Growing
Despite the not exactingness of the Pink Charm narcissus for quick survival and effective adaptation to new conditions, it is necessary to adhere to certain recommendations regarding the time of planting, the implementation of preparatory measures and the technology of planting in open ground.
Landing dates
Pink Charm daffodils should be planted in a prepared open area in early September-October. The main thing is not to carry out planting work later than 50-60 days before the onset of cold weather.
Advice! For the bulbs to take root better, they must be kept on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator for 60 days. If you ignore this moment, then the flowers will form small in size and not quite presentable..
Alternatively, planting can be carried out in the spring - from early March to early May.
Soil preparation
For successful cultivation of Pin Sharm narcissus, the soil must be properly prepared for the autumn planting of bulbs. It is recommended to carry out work in the summer, digging the site with a shovel bayonet and adding superphosphate (2 tablespoons), peat (4-5 kilograms) and Agricola preparation for flowering plants. All these components are designed for 1 square meter of land.
If the planting will be carried out on heavy soil, then it is necessary to add half a bucket of rotted humus and sand, taking into account that this amount is calculated per 1 square meter. Upon completion of the soil enrichment with useful components, the site is once again dug to a depth of 10-15 centimeters. For the spring planting of Pink Charm daffodils, the flowerbed is also dug up and fertilized with humus and nitrophos, using 60 grams per 1 square meter, with sand.
Selection and storage of planting material
Before laying the planting material in the ground, it is preliminarily examined to identify damaged specimens: affected by the disease, too soft structure, subjected to mechanical damage. Selected bulbs are pickled without fail, keeping them in a working solution of potassium permanganate 1% for 30 minutes. Fungicidal agent 3% is also suitable for disinfection. Planting material is stored in a cool and well-ventilated place at a temperature of +17 degrees.
Landing scheme
For the planting of Pin Sharm daffodils, it is recommended to choose sufficiently illuminated areas, but you can determine them in partial shade. In addition, the area must be protected from cold winds and drafts. The planting algorithm implies the following actions:
- In the prepared area, pits should be formed, the depth of which is 2-3 times the size of the bulbs.
- Pour in sand, which will act as a drainage pad.
- Place the bulb in the center of the planting nest with the root shoots down, maintaining a distance between the pits of 15-20 centimeters.
- Sprinkle gently with a mixture of sand and fertile soil.
- Moisten and mulch with sawdust, grass.
The spring planting of daffodils is carried out in the same way as the autumn planting.
Care rules
It is not difficult to care for perennials, it is enough to follow simple rules of agricultural technology.
Loosening and weeding
In order to prevent the development of dangerous diseases, the soil must be loosened after each irrigation. This simple technique avoids oxygen starvation of the roots of the daffodil. Weed vegetation on the site should be regularly removed so that it does not draw on either moisture or food. The mulch layer solves this problem.
Watering
Daffodils are considered moisture-loving plants, but moisture stagnation in the soil, as well as its drying out, should not be allowed. Irrigation is recommended to be carried out regularly, as the topsoil dries up.
Water consumption per 1 square meter is 20 liters.
Protection from pests and diseases
Bulbous plants in most cases suffer from fusarium, rot, narcissus fly, tuberous and onion hoverflies, root mites, slugs and nematodes. It is mainly improper care that provokes the development of such negative consequences. To prevent the occurrence of such troubles when growing daffodils, two processing should be performed:
- Before the onset of the budding phase, insecticidal acaricides are used, diluted according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- After the end of the flowering phase, copper sulfate is used, which is diluted taking into account 100 grams of the product per 10 liters of water. 2 liters of working solution are consumed per 10 square meters. The preparation HOM also works effectively, it is used in an amount of 40 grams per 10 liters of liquid.
Top dressing
Daffodils respond gratefully to nutritional formulations, but you shouldn't overdo it. It is enough at the stage of emergence to add a working fluid prepared from 1 teaspoon of superphosphate, 1 teaspoon of potassium sulfate and the same amount of urea. All components are diluted in 10 liters of water. Once again, fertilizing is used at the budding stage, enriching the earth with a mixture of two teaspoons of Agricola and 1 teaspoon of nitroammofoska. It is diluted in 10 liters of water.
If the weather is rainy, then liquid fertilizer for daffodils is replaced with a single application of a dry preparation in the spring. A mixture of potassium sulfate, urea, superphosphate and wood ash is used for these purposes. All components are taken in 1 teaspoon and diluted in 10 liters of water.
Reproduction
So that daffodils do not lose varietal characteristics, they need to be bred only in a vegetative way. Mother bulbs are carefully removed from the ground, cleaned of wilted parts, rejected and etched in a solution of potassium permanganate 1%. The procedure lasts 30 minutes. Then, the delenki are separated, the wound surface is treated with crushed activated carbon, and determined in a shaded place for drying and storage.
Application in landscape design
Narcissus Pink Charm is in high demand among florists. They are used to decorate flower beds, alpine slides, paths. They look spectacular both in singles and in groups. Given their short stature, it is better to plant them in the foreground.
Reviews
Natalia, 45 years old, Kharkov
I grow several varieties of daffodils in my dacha, but Pink Charm is my favorite. It is unpretentious and has high decorative qualities.
Maxim, 65 years old, Voronezh
I got the Pink Charm bulbs and planted them in my garden last year. The very next season I was pleasantly surprised by the luxurious flowers. Recommend!
Anna, 45 years old, Saratov
I love daffodils for their beauty and not exactingness to growing conditions. I like Pink Charm for its presentable appearance and pleasant smell. The daffodil harmoniously fits into any floral arrangement.
