When do you need to transplant daffodils to another place, in spring or autumn?

In spring and early summer, the appearance of the curtain will tell you when to replant the daffodils. They can grow in one place for up to 6 years. This is the maximum period. Typically, bulbous perennial bushes are planted earlier. The reason is a decrease in the decorative properties of the plant, diseases, pests, and garden redevelopment.

When do daffodils need replanting?

Narcissus is a perennial bulbous plant.During the season, it forms several new bulbs (babies). Every year there are more of them. The average value of the reproduction coefficient of narcissus bulbs is 1:4. There comes a time when they feel cramped in the curtain. Gardeners will know about the need for replanting by external signs:

• the size of flowers and the height of the bush decreases;
• the buds dry out without blooming;
• leaves begin to turn yellow and dry out early;
• flowering is scanty.

The forced need for a transplant occurs after 3-4 years.

Purposes of transplantation

Transplantation is carried out not only for the purpose of rejuvenating the bush. Narcissus bulbs are dug up for subsequent forcing. For this purpose, certain large-flowered varieties with tall peduncles are grown.

To obtain material for forcing, the bulbs are dug up annually.

An extraordinary transplant is carried out if the plant does not bloom. Flower buds are not formed when planted in the wrong place, due to freezing or disease. Replanting helps eliminate these problems and stimulate flowering.

Why in autumn and not in spring?

Daffodils belong to the group of ephemeroids - perennials with a short dormant period. It begins immediately after flowering, when the leaves die. Lasts no more than 4 weeks. In most regions, the end of the dormant period occurs at the end of August.

After 3-4 weeks, the plant begins a new period of activity, during which it grows new roots. Therefore, an autumn transplant is necessary. You can’t delay with her. The second ten days of September is the deadline for the middle zone. If planted later, the bulbs will not have time to take root.

It takes 4 weeks for the bulb to root. Spring planting gives poor results. It should be carried out when the soil warms up to 10 °C. Before the heat, the roots do not have time to form.Therefore, flowering does not occur.

Nuances of the procedure

Caring for daffodils takes little time, which is why gardeners love this plant so much. Transplantation is the most labor-intensive process. It's not difficult to master.

Transplanting blooming daffodils

If the bush blooms profusely and does not get sick, then it is transplanted to another place every 4 years. Sometimes a variety needs to be changed more frequently due to varietal characteristics. This is reported when purchasing a specific type. Large bulbs are planted in increments of 15 cm, medium ones - 10 cm, small ones (babies) - 7 cm.

Caring for daffodils after transplantation

In autumn, the ridge is covered with a layer of mulch. Peat, humus, and crushed bark are used for this purpose. If there is little snowfall in winter, the ridge is covered with lutrasil. In spring, the shelter is removed. Urea granules are scattered over the surface of the earth.

From early spring until July, daffodils are watered regularly. Recommended water consumption is 3-4 buckets per 1 m². During the summer, at least 2 fertilizings are carried out with potassium-phosphorus fertilizers, before and after flowering.

After watering, the soil is loosened shallowly and sprinkled with ash. It protects flowers from pests and serves as fertilizer. It contains potassium and other useful microelements. Weeds are regularly removed from the flowerbed.

When should you not replant daffodils?

You can destroy the bulbs if you replant them during flowering. All bulbous plants that bloom in early spring are replanted in the fall. Narcissists are no exception. A bulb transplanted in summer or late spring will simply sit in the ground without forming roots. At this time, it may be attacked by pests or a fungal infection.

You cannot dig a nest while the narcissus leaves are green and elastic. At least 6 weeks must pass from flowering.During this time, the bulbs accumulate nutrients and flower buds form.

But even fully matured specimens cannot be replanted in late autumn. They won't have time to take root. In the southern regions the deadline is the end of September. In the regions of the middle zone, all work with daffodils must be completed before September 10-15. They are also not replanted in winter.

Step-by-step transplant instructions

Transplantation begins when the average daily temperature does not exceed 10 °C. In bulbous plants, active root formation begins at a soil temperature of 9 °C. The main conditions for successful autumn planting of daffodils:

• roots have formed;
• the bulb did not begin to grow.

The flowering time and the rate of formation of children depend on the planting depth. It is optimal to deepen the bulb to 3 times its height. When they want to achieve early flowering and a large number of children, the bulb is planted smaller.

Choosing a transfer site

In the garden, salvia, tagetis, phlox, and delphinium will be good predecessors for narcissus. The perennial bulbous plant grows well in sun and partial shade. There are some varieties that need a lot of sunlight.

Most varieties need 3-4 hours of bright light. But in sunny areas, daffodils bloom more abundantly and last longer.

Soil preparation

For optimal growth and development, daffodils need well-aerated soils with a pH level of 6-7. They are very sensitive to a lack of potassium and phosphorus in the soil. When preparing the soil, you cannot add fresh organic matter and fertilizers containing chlorine (potassium chloride).

The soil in the flowerbed is dug up. Humus and mineral fertilizers are added. Planting bulbs is carried out according to a simple scheme. First, dig a trench (hole) 20-25 cm deep.River sand and ash 5-7 cm thick are poured onto the bottom. The bulbs are laid out, covered with fertile soil and watered.

How to prepare plants for transplanting?

You cannot delay the transfer. The leaves will wither, the bush may simply not be found. You need to dig the nest carefully. The blade of the shovel should be inserted slightly away from the edge of the curtain, so as not to inadvertently touch the bulbs.

They sit at a depth of 25-30 cm. The nest is removed along with a lump of earth. They take it apart into bulbs. Try not to damage the roots. They are separated by hand and garden tools are used to remove remaining leaves. Soft, rotten and mechanically damaged specimens must be disposed of.

You can store children and large bulbs without soil for several weeks. They are disinfected in a manganese solution, dried, placed in paper bags and taken to a cool, dry room. Recommended storage temperature is 13 °C. Part of the nest can be left. After separating the required number of children and bulbs, it can be returned to its original place. To restore fertility, mineral fertilizers are added to the soil.

The main mistakes of novice gardeners

Delay in spring watering is the biggest mistake. Daffodils need a lot of moisture at the very beginning of the growing season. Water abundantly at the very beginning of spring. Before this, urea or carbamide is scattered over the soil surface.

For many beginning gardeners, daffodils do not bloom. Reasons for this:

• the bush has not been replanted for a long time;
• The plant is affected by the narcissus fly.

To prevent daffodil flies, the bulbs are treated with Karbofos solution before planting. A delay in flowering and a small number of flower stalks occurs due to a lack of potassium and phosphorus in the soil.Flower growers forget to water the daffodils with a liquid solution of superphosphate and potassium sulfate in August.

In the garden, daffodils coexist well with tall flowering perennials and ornamental shrubs. It is worth planting several different varieties of bulbous perennials in flower beds. They will bloom at different times. The following varieties are popular among florists: tacet, cyclamen, and terry.