Narcissus Chirfulness: description of subspecies varieties, planting, growing and care with photos

Chirfulness daffodil has many advantages in its description. Flowers are unpretentious, their cultivation is possible on any land. In order for an ornamental plant to please with its unusual flowering and pleasant aroma, planting should be carried out correctly. Care consists in timely watering, the introduction of nutrients and mandatory shelter for the winter.

Flower Description

Garden daffodils belong to the Amaryllis family. There are more than 60 species of this ornamental plant. Variety Chirfulness refers to terry types of narcissus:

• The stem grows up to 46 cm in height.
• Several flowers are formed on one strong stem at once.
• Flowering begins at the end of April and lasts for three weeks.
• After flowering, the greens stand for another month and die off by mid-July.
• The bulb remains in the soil, which continues to accumulate nutrients for further development.

The bulb of daffodils can withstand drought and frost, but in cold regions requires additional shelter for the winter.

What does it look like?

The diameter of each flower reaches 8 cm. The outer petals are large, oblong-elongated. The inner petals are smaller, the edges are wrapped outward.

White subspecies

Daffodil Characteristics White Cheerfulness:

• several lacy flowers are formed on one stem up to 40 cm high;
• inflorescences of the white subspecies of narcissus variety Chirfulness are large, up to 6 cm in diameter;
• petals white, core yellow;
• inner petals resemble the bud of an unopened rose;
• pleasant, musky aroma perceptible at a great distance.

Yellow subspecies

The Yellow Cheerfulness daffodil variety has the following characteristics:

• double flowers painted pale yellow;
• outer petals are large, bloom in different directions;
• inner petals are smaller, stay curled in the center;
• flower diameter 6 cm;
• on one strong peduncle there are from two to five flowers;
• flowering begins at the end of April and lasts for three weeks.

Features of the plant

Terry daffodil Cheerfulness has proven itself from the best side:

• withstands frost and short-term lack of moisture;
• flower resistant to many diseases;
• the plant is unpretentious to the composition of the soil, the main thing is that it is well drained and not characterized by high acidity.

Specific care

Daffodils are unpretentious plants, but still you should follow some rules:

• regular watering required;
• regular loosening of the soil and weeding from weeds;
• additional fertilization;
• shelter for the winter with dry leaves, straw or pine branches.

Landing

Any land is suitable for planting. But if planted on a flat place that is well lit, the plant's resistance to infections increases and lush flowering forms.

Loamy soil composition is better suited, with a high content of humus and neutral acidity. Ground water should not pass close to the soil surface.

Planting is done in late August or early September:

• dig holes at a distance of 11 cm and a depth of 15 cm;
• river sand is poured into the bottom to improve the drainage properties of the soil;
• an onion is placed in each hole and covered with earth;
• then the ground is mulched with sawdust, straw (mulch thickness is 3.5 cm).

It takes two weeks for the bulbs to root. Therefore, planted bulbs later than the recommended dates, but before the onset of frost, will survive. In this case, flowering may begin in a season. The bulbs can also be planted in the spring, but they must first be kept in the refrigerator for two months.

Daffodils can grow in the same place for more than 10 years. But since the soil is quickly depleted, the change of place is carried out more often.

Forcing flowers

Flowers can be grown not only in the summer cottage, but also at home. Out-of-season flowering is easy to get. If you follow the rules, then abundant cutting of the bouquet variety Chirfulness begins from the beginning of winter.

To get flowers in December, the bulbs are dug up two weeks earlier than usual. Cut daffodils are recommended to be grown in boxes or greenhouse beds:

• Among the dug out bulbs choose the largest and he althiest specimens. Fits bulbs up to 92g with two or three tops.
• At first, planting material should be stored at a temperature of +18 degrees, then the temperature is gradually reduced to 8 degrees.
• Before planting, the bulbs are disinfected with a solution of potassium permanganate, you can soak in a solution with Fitosporin or Trichodermin.
• Additionally, the bulbs are treated with growth stimulants ("Epin", "Zircon").

In early October, bulbs are planted in prepared soil. In November they are covered with foil. A month before the start of flowering, the plant is transferred to a well-lit place where the air temperature is at around +17 degrees. Watering is carried out at this time every day.

Fertilizer

The first top dressing with mineral compounds is carried out in early spring. During the loosening of the soil, ammonium nitrate, superphosphate and potassium s alt are added. The second top dressing is recommended to be carried out during the formation of buds.

If rainy weather is established at the time of planting, then nitrogenous components are added (nitrophoska is suitable). Fertilizers are also applied in the spring, after the snow melts.

Post-flowering care

After the end of the flowering period, Cheerfulness daffodils need frequent watering. The bulb will accumulate moisture necessary for the development of the future flower germ. It is recommended to water the flowers every 7 days.

For the winter, the bulbs are sheltered from frost. The procedure begins after the sub-zero temperature is established. Bedding peat is used as a covering material. The insulation layer is removed only after the snow has completely melted.

Is the flower susceptible to diseases?

Chirfulness daffodil rarely gets sick and is attacked by pests. But if the planting rules and other agricultural practices are not followed, then problems may arise:

• The most common Fusarium.
• When planting in a wet area with heavy soil, there is a high probability of developing gray rot. The disease is also provoked by cold weather, excess nitrogen or lack of potassium.
• Another common disease is penicillium rot.

Danger for daffodils are pests such as narcissus fly, root mite, wireworm, scoop caterpillar, nematodes.

Before flowering, preventive treatment is carried out with suitable insecticides (be sure to follow the dosage). After flowering, daffodils are treated with copper sulfate or a preparation such as Hom.

Possible growing problems

Narcissus Chirfulness tolerates frosts in winter down to -17 degrees. If the temperature drops below or there is little snow, then additional shelter of the bulbs is required or they are completely dug out of the ground. Straw, pine or spruce branches are used as shelter.

Does not impose a flower of special requirements for fertilizers. In the case when the growth of the plant is slow, the leaves turn yellow and dry, the flowers are formed of a small diameter, these may be signs of micronutrient deficiency.

Landscape use

Chirfullens daffodil has an unusual, large inflorescence and a pleasant aroma. Many options for choosing places to plant daffodil bulbs:

• effective planting in perennial flower beds;
• the flower looks great in the lawn along with other types of spring flowers;
• you can plant a plant along the borders or the fence;
• decorate the yard with hanging pots and planters;
• growing in flower pots in the apartment is common;
• flowers look beautiful in the alpine hills.

Daffodils look good paired with tulips, hyacinths and other perennial flowers and shrubs.

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