Description and characteristics of the Obdam variety daffodil, planting and care rules

Narcissus terry Obdam is one of the representatives of bulbous perennials. Part of the group of double daffodils. The variety was created in the Netherlands and named after a city in the northern province. Obdam is recommended for growing outdoors in containers, flower beds, and mixborders. Thanks to its good winter hardiness and unpretentiousness, this delicate and graceful variety has gained popularity among flower growers.

Description and characteristics of the Obdam variety

A double, peony-shaped flower, white with a yellowish tint in the center, up to 10 cm in diameter, has a delicate, delicate aroma. The peduncle is leafless, up to 45 cm long. The leaves are narrow, basal. Terry Obdam blooms in April-May, flowering duration is 10 days.

Advantages and Disadvantages of a Narcissist

Narcissus Obdam does not have any special requirements for soil fertility and care, adapts well to growing conditions, and does not require annual replanting. It tolerates shade more easily than tulips. Under favorable conditions in the sun it produces abundant flowering and a good yield of planting material. The variety does not tolerate excessive moisture. In the shade the flower may not fully open.

Attention! Terry daffodil varieties It is not recommended to grow obdam among grass.

The subtleties of growing a flower

The daffodil is replanted after 4-5 years.

Timing

The acquired bulbs are replanted and planted in the fall, in September, so that they have time to take root before the onset of frost. It is better to wait out the period of prolonged rains and choose dry weather for planting.

Although spring planting of daffodils is not the best time, it is practiced in some cases. The bulbs are kept in the refrigerator for at least two months so that they go through a dormant period. After the snow melts, the bulbs are planted in the ground. The optimal temperature for spring rooting is no more than 7 ºC.

Preparing the site

Obdam daffodils adapt well to growing conditions, but high-quality flowering occurs in well-lit areas with fertile, neutral soil. Acidic soils are neutralized by adding dolomite flour or wood ash.The soil should have a loose structure and good air exchange. On heavy soils, sand is added to loosen. To improve nutritional value, add compost or humus. Bulbs react negatively to the use of manure.

Before planting, the soil is dug up in advance so that it is compacted and the bulbs lie at the required depth.

Planting material

The bulbs are dug up, withered leaves and dead scales are removed. Specimens showing signs of disease and damaged by pests are rejected and destroyed. Healthy bulbs are washed and kept in a pink solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection. Then the children are separated, the planting material is dried in the shade and stored at a temperature not exceeding 16 ºC.

The optimal storage period for narcissus bulbs before planting is no more than 2 months. If stored for a longer period of time, they will lose some of their moisture and nutrients.

Attention! Living roots from the bulbs are not cut off.

Disembarkation process

Bulbs are planted in prepared soil in ridges, groups and single plants. The bulb is buried to a depth equal to three times its height. The distance between plants depends on how long they are intended to be grown without replanting. The optimal scheme for a 5-year-old crop is at least 15x15 cm. After planting, the soil is mulched with wood shavings, sawdust, and chopped straw.

Recommendations for caring for a narcissist

Daffodils require no more attention than other perennials.

Watering rules

Obdam daffodils like moderately moist soil. From the moment of germination in dry weather, plants need watering. 2 weeks after flowering, stop watering.

How to apply fertilizers correctly

For abundant flowering, daffodil Obdam is fed 3-4 times per season.Before flowering, apply complex mineral fertilizer for flowers per 1 m2:

• first, after germination – 30 g;
• the second and third, during the budding period - 20 g.

After flowering, use phosphorus-potassium fertilizer (2:1) - 50 g per 1 m2. Fertilizer is applied during watering, after which the soil is loosened shallowly.

Trimming process

It is better to remove flowers for bouquets in the morning, evening or afternoon in cloudy, dry weather. The stems break easily without a knife. The leaves are not completely cut off to allow the plant to develop further.

Carefully! Flowers cut in rainy weather quickly darken and deteriorate from moisture.

Diseases, pests and methods of combating them

Under unfavorable conditions, there is a risk of developing diseases. The most common are bacterial rot, fusarium, sclerotinia, and mosaic disease. To combat diseases, fungicidal preparations are used: copper sulfate (100 g per 10 l of water), Khom (40 g per 10 l) and others. Spraying is carried out after flowering, solution consumption is 1-2 liters per 1 sq. m.

Among the pests, the most dangerous are the onion hoverfly, onion root mite and nematode. For prevention, daffodils are sprayed with Fitoverm (2 ml per 10 liters of water) before budding.

Flower breeding

Terry narcissus Obdam is propagated by daughter bulbs (babies), which are laid in the axils of the bulb scales. Then the scales die off, the children separate and become an independent plant. This takes the narcissus from two to four years, depending on the growing conditions. It takes about two years from the formation of renewal buds to the start of flowering.

Attention! It makes no sense to propagate the Obdam terry daffodil by seeds, since it will not retain varietal differences.

Narcissus Obdam in landscape design

Groups of flowers of the Obdam variety of various sizes will decorate any garden, park, square or local area. They look spectacular in flower beds with other early flowering plants. White color sets off bright tulips, hyacinths and primroses, green junipers, thujas, cypresses, and green lawns. Daffodils are suitable for rock gardens and garden groups. They are planted near recreation areas, ponds, garden paths, rare deciduous shrubs and single trees.