Narcissus variety Dutch Master is one of the most popular varieties in the CIS countries. The flower is large in size and has a rich yellow color. It is easy to grow even for an inexperienced gardener. You should first familiarize yourself with all the features of agricultural technology.
Description and characteristics of the variety
The Dutch Master variety was created in 1948, the name translates as “Dutch Master”.This is one of the largest yellow daffodils. It will grow from 45 to 60 cm in height, its crown is equal to or 1/3 longer than the lobes of the petals. The tube is wide, with a wavy edge, deep yellow. The flowers are localized horizontally, they have 1 peduncle.
The bud size is up to 12 cm in diameter. It is suitable for gardens, planting under trees and for growing in containers. The trumpet daffodil looks great in tandem with other spring-flowering plants such as tulips, violets, and muscari. The variety has a long flowering period, up to 3 weeks, and has a faint odor. Grows happily in shade or partial shade, pollen falls in mid-April.
Growing
The crop should be planted in a sunny place or light partial shade. When planting in containers, ensure good drainage. Containers must have holes and a drainage layer at the bottom. The containers are filled with garden substrate, and the bulbs are placed on top at a distance of 3-7 cm from each other. Cover them with soil so that only their tops are visible.
Landing dates
It is recommended to plant Dutch Master daffodils from August 15 to early October. It is important that there is no frost, the air temperature is kept within 10-15 degrees. If we are talking about planting flowers in greenhouses, you can do this at any time of the year.
Soil preparation
The first plowing is carried out at a depth of 30-35 cm in June. Until planting, it is advisable to store the bulbs in a cool room with good ventilation at a temperature of 20 degrees. Before planting, loosen the soil with a spade and add mineral compounds and organic matter to it.
Planting scheme
The depth of the pits should be 2 times the height of the onion. Maintain a distance between plantings of 5 to 15 cm.
Rules of care
Daffodils are relatively undemanding plants and take root well in new places. After pollen, the flower stalks are removed and the leaves are left. In dry weather, you need to water the plants. Every 5 years, replant to a new location. The bulbs are first dug up in August, sorted, and dried in the shade. Flowers do not tolerate excess moisture or drying out of the soil. Potted plants require regular feeding.
Loosening and weeding
The plantings should be weeded, otherwise the weeds will clog the daffodils and inhibit their growth. You should pluck weeds by hand so as not to damage the flower bulbs or cut off its leaves. The soil is loosened superficially; manipulation stimulates aeration of the rhizome.
Watering, fertilizers
When there is a lot of precipitation during the growing season, daffodils do not need additional watering. Excess moisture causes the bulbs to rot. If the weather is dry and hot, it is necessary to irrigate the plants. They especially need moisture after pollen until the end of June, until the leaves begin to turn yellow.
Daffodils should be fed to stimulate their growth and increase their protective functions.
- A year before planting, the soil is treated with lime. Ashes take 200 g per 1 square meter. It is brought in every year.
- Mix turf, manure, peat, and coarse river sand in equal proportions. The combination is poured into the soil before planting.
- Daffodils do not like manure; if it is used, use 3-4 year old and rotted manure.
- When the soil contains a lot of clay, increase the dose of turf.
- Heavy soil is fertilized with river sand and humus in increased quantities.
Regarding mineral compositions, you should choose superphosphate or potassium sulfate. Fertilizers must get deep into the soil; first plow the ground.
Protection from pests and diseases
To prevent or combat pathologies and harmful beetles, fungicides, 01% solution of potassium permanganate, are used. Effective means also include smoke bombs of the “Vist”, “Climate”, and “FAS” types. The bulbs are treated with bactericidal smoke 2-3 times during the growing season. They are placed in a plastic bag, and the powder from the checkerboard is set on fire over it on a sheet of paper. Close the bag tightly and leave for 1 day.
Preparing for winter
Narcissus Dutch Master is a frost-resistant crop, but it is advisable to cover it before the onset of cold weather. Flowers are mulched with peat, leaves or straw.
Reproduction
Daffodils are propagated by seed or vegetative means. In the first case, it is more relevant for breeding new varieties. Multivertex bulbs 2-3 years old are propagated by the vegetative method, separating only those children that easily grow off on their own.
Mother bulbs are prepared as follows:
- cuts are made in the lower part, the children are left at an air temperature of 18-20 degrees;
- after 6-8 weeks, bulbs form at the site of the incisions;
- If you plant them, pollen will come after 3 years.
Daffodils can also be propagated by paired scales. One onion is divided into 2-3 parts.
Application in landscape design
Plants are planted in groups of 20-30 in different parts of the garden, creating yellow flower drifts. Dutch Master daffodils are widely used in landscaping as early flowering crops, in flower beds, garden beds, and placed in separate spots between bushes.
Reviews
Feedback about the daffodil Dutch Master will help you decide on the choice of variety and find out more information about it.
Irina Ivanova, 54 years old, Kyiv.
Hello. I have been growing Dutch Master daffodils in the garden for about 5 years, now they are my favorite flower.The plant is easy to care for; I periodically fertilize it with mineral compounds.
Pavel Rogozhin, 50 years old, Dnepr.
Greetings! Narcissus Dutch Master is one of my favorite flowers and produces gorgeous yellow flowers. I have only positive impressions about this variety, I recommend it to everyone!
