Description and characteristics of the White Lion variety narcissus, planting and care

Narcissus White Lion is a double plant that has won many awards. The variety takes root well in the CIS countries and does not require painstaking care. Even beginners in gardening can grow flowers. To successfully cope with planting and learn the nuances of agricultural technology, you should familiarize yourself with the information below.

Description and features of the White Lion variety

Narcissus White Lion is a large, pale white flower with a yellowish center. Peduncles reach 35-45 cm in height, the buds emit a romantic aroma. The petals are intricately curved, like a lion's mane.

White perianth segments in the middle are interspersed with yellowish outgrowths of the crown. The flowers reach a diameter of 9-10 cm, bloom in May, bloom for about 2 weeks. The leaves are blue-green, strong, wide and long. The medium-flowering variety is ideal for cutting, winter-hardy, and can withstand frosts down to -30. He has a high immunity to bugs and diseases.

History of white lion breeding

Narcissus first appeared in 1949 in Holland, originated by Graaff-Gerharda. The variety in translation sounds like “White Lion”; the appearance fully justifies the name. In the CIS countries, the variety gained recognition in the 1970s.

Features of cultivation

Narcissus "White Lion" can be grown in the South and mid-latitudes in the garden, and residents of the North should grow it in greenhouse conditions. The culture prefers to grow in well-lit places, protected from the winds. You can grow plants in partial shade. In order for daffodils to develop better, they are placed in groups.

Planting dates for White Lyon narcissus

Daffodils are planted from August to September, until frost. For residents of northern regions, planting is preferable at the beginning of the last month of summer. The air temperature within 2 weeks after planting should not fall below +10. Pollen will occur next season.

Soil preparation

It is advisable to give preference to loose, well-drained soil. Do not place flowers in low areas to avoid stagnation of moisture, otherwise the bulbs will get wet and will not sprout.Before planting, you should not fertilize the flower garden with fresh manure, this increases the risk of weed development and the seedlings may “burn.” The soil should be neutral acidity; for each square meter add 15 kg of sand or peat, and the same amount of humus.

The arable soil layer should be at least 25 cm, since the bulbs go under this depth. Optimal predecessors include peonies, cereals, legumes, and beds of cucumbers and tomatoes. Daffodils develop poorly after bulbous crops, perennial asters and chrysanthemums.

Selection and storage of White Lion planting material

Daffodil bulbs should be purchased from garden centers. They should be intact, hard to the touch, 5 cm in diameter, without damage or signs of disease. In order for the seedlings to take root better, before planting they are treated with a disinfectant such as manganese solution, potassium permanganate, or ready-made Maxim product. Keep the bulbs in it for 1 hour.

Planting scheme

2 days before planting, the ground is plowed with a shovel, holes are made 15 cm deep. 3-5 bulbs are placed in them at a distance of 10 cm. Afterwards, water the plantings, mulch with humus or rotted sawdust.

Rules for caring for the White Lyon narcissus

Proper care involves timely watering, loosening, and fertilizing daffodils. They are periodically treated against pests and diseases using fungicides and insecticides.

Loosening and weeding

You should loosen the soil around the daffodils 2-3 times a week with a special small hoe. It is important not to damage the rhizomes and plant body. The procedure stimulates soil aeration and removes weeds. Weeds take away nutritional components from flowers.

It is advisable to do weeding every time after watering or rain, so that an earthen crust does not form.

Watering

Daffodils should be irrigated regularly, 2 times a week. It is important to monitor the condition of the soil so that it does not dry out. It is necessary to pour out the settled water.

Protection against pests and diseases of the White Lion narcissus

Subject to agrotechnical rules, the resistance of flowers to diseases and beetle attacks increases.

Sometimes daffodils are susceptible to fungal infections.

1. Fusarium. At the beginning of the development of the disease, the bulbs are damaged, after which the fungi rise up the plant. The bulbs become soft and covered with a white-pinkish coating. The tips of the leaves turn yellow, acquire a brown tint and dry out.
2. Gray rot. Under the covering foliage of the bulbs, a lush grayish coating with black dots appears, the leaves are covered with light brown spots, the flowering stems and buds rot.
3. Penicillosis. Pathology does not allow the bulbs to germinate in the spring. High humidity provokes the disease.

The affected areas are cut off and the plants are treated with fungicides. Daffodils can also develop fungal mosaic, striping, and ring spotting. The diseases are characterized by spots, streaks, streaks on the plant, the flower is depressed, the bulbs become smaller in size.

Affected daffodils must be disposed of. To prevent pathologies, during budding, flowers are sprayed with the drug “Fitoverm”, 2 ml of the substance per 1 liter of water, consumption per 10 square meters. To destroy and prevent pests, fungicides are used. Slugs are collected by hand.

Top dressing

The narcissus should be periodically fed with complex mineral compounds.The first fertilizer is applied in early spring, but in low concentration. The second manipulation is performed during budding, adding nitrogen and potassium. The third time daffodils are fertilized during their flowering period with nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. The plants are fed with potassium-phosphorus substances for the last time.

Reproduction of Narcissus White Lyon

It is advisable to propagate the White Lion narcissus vegetatively, using daughter bulbs. An adult specimen produces 3-6 children in 2 years of growth. After pollen is completed, the leaf blades partially turn yellow, then division can begin. The bush is dug up and carefully divided into individual specimens. Large children are planted in the garden or stored in a special room.

Application in landscape design

White Lion daffodils are suitable for decorating flower beds and growing in containers. In landscape decoration, it looks great in tandem with white varieties, hyacinths, tulips, muscari, spring-blooming bushes or perennials.

Reviews

Feedback from gardeners about the White Lion daffodil will help you find out more information about it.

Rostislav Biryukov, 60 years old, Kaluga.

Greetings! Daffodil White Lyon is my favorite flower. I’ve been growing it in my garden since 2011, the pollen is amazing. Sometimes I cut it for bouquets.

Karina Hovsepyan, 47 years old, Voronezh.

Hello! I am interested in floristry; I have been growing daffodils in my garden for about 20 years. The White Lion variety is one of my favorite species. The flower practically does not get sick and is undemanding in care. I recommend it to everyone!