When choosing plants for his flowerbed, a summer resident looks for unpretentious, beautiful and attractive flowers. Narcissus Replit has all of these qualities, and many others that are no less important. The flower has been grown since 1976. Until now, he has not lost his popularity.
Characteristics of the variety
After reading the description of the plant, the summer resident receives information about the characteristics of the species. What should be the care, where to choose a place for planting and how to properly care for the plant so that it blooms and pleases the eye.
Appearance of the flower
Narcissus Replit - double. It has the following characteristics:
- plant height 50 cm;
- flower diameter 15 cm;
- the color of the flower is pinkish-white;
- crown orange, corrugated;
- bulb diameter 4 cm;
- The stem is strong and erect.
A description of the appearance will help to correctly position the plant on the site and find a suitable place for it.
Narcissus has the following properties:
- blooms early;
- not afraid of lower temperatures;
- tolerates winter well;
- unpretentious;
- high immunity.
These characteristics are taken into account by summer residents when selecting a variety for cultivation no less than external data.
Cold resistance
For this, Replit is valued in cold regions. The plant is cold-resistant, tolerates harsh winters and in the spring pleases with abundant, long-lasting flowering.
How to plant daffodil Replete
The height of the plant, the size of the flower, the duration of flowering and other characteristics depend on proper planting.
Plant the bulbs in sunny, non-waterlogged, well-drained areas. The culture does not like excess moisture.
Replit is grown in full sun, shade and partial shade. In any conditions it feels good, blooms profusely and for a long time.
The soil is chosen to be fertile; if there is a lack of nutrients, mineral fertilizers, humus and wood ash are added.
The bed is prepared in advance, and the bulbs are planted in late summer or autumn. The rows are spaced 20 cm apart. The bulbs are placed at the same distance.
The planting depth depends on the size of the planting material. Large ones are planted at 15 cm, small ones at 10 cm. After planting, water. If necessary, mulch the ground.
Nuances of care
In the spring, after germination, the planting beds are cleared of plant debris and weeds are removed. Water only when necessary, after the top layer of soil has dried.To retain moisture and prevent the appearance of new weeds, the bed is loosened or covered with a thin layer of mulch.
Plants need to be fed several times a season. Daffodils, no less than other flowers, need nourishment. There is no need to apply fertilizer the first year. What was added before planting is enough. The next year they feed 3-4 times. They use mineral fertilizers in combination and organic matter, alternating them with each other.
As the description shows, the crop grows in one place for 5-6 years. Then you need to plant the bulbs. To do this, another bed is made, and the plants are transferred to it.
Summer residents are divided into two groups; some advise planting the bulbs immediately after digging. The latter talk about the benefits of drying and disinfection, so they keep the planting material in a dark, cool room for several months.
Diseases and pests
Replit daffodils have average immunity. In order to avoid the appearance of signs of disease, it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations of experienced gardeners. The best protection against diseases is prevention.
Plants are treated with chemicals, but you should be careful with them. Use with special attention near fruit and berry crops and vegetables, since particles of chemical components remain on the plants and settle in the fruits.
Pests are not dangerous to flowers. But when any insects appear, they are treated with folk remedies. They dust it with wood ash, spray it with a soap solution, use various methods, determining the effectiveness of each individually, and over time selecting the most effective method.
Narcissus Replit translated means “overflowing.” Its unusual appearance and shade of flowers attract gardeners.Its unpretentiousness makes it popular when decorating flower beds and garden plots.
