Description and characteristics of the Replit daffodil, cultivation and care
Choosing plants for his flower bed, the summer resident is looking for unpretentious, beautiful and attractive flowers. The narcissist Replit has all of these qualities, and many others are equally important. The flower has been grown since 1976. Until now, he has not lost his popularity.
Variety characteristics
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 planting site and how to properly care for the plant so that it blooms and pleases the eye.
Flower appearance
Narcissus Replit - terry. It has the following characteristics:
- plant height 50 cm;
- flower diameter 15 cm;
- the shade of the flower is pinkish-white;
- orange crown, corrugated;
- the diameter of the bulb is 4 cm;
- the stem is strong, erect.
A description of the appearance will help to correctly position the plant on the site, find a suitable place for it.
Narcissus has the following properties:
- blooms early;
- not afraid of a drop in temperature;
- tolerates the winter perfectly;
- 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, Repit is appreciated in cold regions. The plant is cold-resistant, tolerates severe winters and in spring pleases with abundant, long flowering.
How to plant a daffodil Replete
The height of the plant, the size of the flower, the duration of flowering and other characteristics depend on the correct planting.
The bulbs are planted in sunlit areas, not swampy, well-drained. The culture does not like excess moisture.
Replit is grown in full sun, shade and partial shade. It feels good in all conditions, blooms profusely and for a long time.
The soil is chosen fertile, with a lack of nutrients, mineral fertilizers and humus, wood ash are added.
The garden is being prepared in advance, the bulbs are planted in late summer or autumn. The rows are spaced 20 cm apart. Bulbs are placed at the same distance.
Planting depth depends on the size of the planting material. Large ones are planted at 15 cm, small ones at 10 cm. After planting, watered. If necessary, mulch the ground.
The nuances of care
In the spring after sprouting, the planting beds are cleaned of plant debris and weeds are removed. Water only when necessary, after the top layer of the soil has dried. To retain moisture and prevent the emergence of new weeds, the garden bed is loosened or covered with a thin layer of mulch.
It is necessary to feed the plants several times per season.Daffodils need nourishment no less than other flowers. The first year of fertilization is not necessary. Enough of what was brought in before landing. The next year they feed them 3-4 times. Mineral fertilizers are used in a complex and organic matter, alternating between them.
As the description shows, a culture grows in one place for 5-6 years. Then you need to plant the bulbs. For this, another bed is made, and the plants are transferred to it.
Summer residents are divided into two groups, some advise to plant the bulbs immediately after digging. The second 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 medium immunity. In order to avoid the appearance of signs of disease, it is necessary to strictly follow the recommendations of experienced gardeners. The best defense against disease is prevention.
Plants are treated with chemicals, but you should be careful with them. Use with special care near fruit and berry crops and vegetables, since particles of chemical constituents remain on the plants and settle in the fruits.
Pests are not harmful to flowers. But when any insects appear, they are treated with folk remedies. Powdered with wood ash, sprayed with soapy water, use various methods, determining the effectiveness of each separately, eventually choosing the most effective method.
Narcissus Replit in translation sounds like "overflowing". Its unusual appearance and shade of flowers attract gardeners. Unpretentiousness makes it popular when decorating flower beds and garden plots.
