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Daffodil cyclamen - this is a perennial flowering plant that outwardly resembles cyclamen inflorescences, which justifies the consonance in the name. In nature, this flower culture grows on the mountain slopes and in the river valleys of Portugal and Spain, belongs to the Amaryllis family from the genus Narcissus. In Latin, its name will sound like this - Narcissus cyclamineus.
Characteristics of culture
The peduncle of cyclamen daffodil reaches a maximum height of 25 centimeters, at the base it is surrounded by 2 - 4 basal dark green leaves, the length of which is about 15 centimeters, and the width is no more than 1 centimeter. Perianth lobes, in the amount of six pieces, like those of cyclamen, are strongly bent back, which further emphasizes their similarity. In the inner part of the flower, there is a long tubular crown with a corrugated edge. Small bright yellow inflorescences are inclined to the ground, the diameter of which does not exceed 5 centimeters. The tubers, like the rest of the plant, are small, 1, 5 - 2 centimeters in diameter, dark brown in color, and have a slightly flattened ovoid shape. As a result of crossing this type of plant, a group of varieties of cyclamen daffodils was obtained, which turned out to be much more hardy than the original.
The most popular varieties of cyclamen daffodils
The variety Jetfire (Jetfire) is a rather large hybrid, it reaches 25 centimeters in height, one inflorescence about 8 centimeters in diameter is located on the peduncle. As in all varieties of the considered flower culture, the perianth petals are rounded and strongly bent in the opposite direction, saturated yellow with an orange ellipse-shaped crown corrugated along the edge. Another distinctive feature of this variety is the flowering time, since under favorable conditions it begins to bloom in early May, which emphasizes its cold resistance.
The Baby Dole variety (Baby Dole) is another striking representative of the considered flower culture. Unlike the above variety, this one does not differ in its large size, the peduncle reaches a maximum length of 20 centimeters with narrow, short basal leaves. A single inflorescence has a rich yellow color, bent petals and a long cylindrical crown with a wavy edge.
Reproduction of cyclamen daffodils
Daffodils are propagated vegetatively, that is, by dividing the bulb into children, there are still breeding options, but this method is the most relevant and less costly, since the tubers of this plant multiply quickly and easily reproduce children. An adult bulb is annually overgrown with scales, and during the growing season forms small children inside itself. After 2 - 3 years, when the bulb is fully ripe, the protective scales die off, and the nest with children can be divided into separate independent tubers.
Transfer
It is necessary to repot the daffodil every 3 years, this period may vary depending on the quality of the soil and the speed of propagation of the plants. If this type of daffodil has become cramped, and the flowering period has noticeably decreased, these are the first signs that the tubers need to be transplanted to new soil enriched with useful substances.
Care
Cyclamen narcissus naturally grows in areas enriched with the sun with fertile soil and moderate humidity. When choosing a place for planting this flower culture, it is necessary to take this into account and try to recreate the conditions comfortable for it as much as possible. For colorful flowering and healthy bulbs reproduction, daffodils need constant care, which consists of moderate watering, timely transplantation, periodic loosening and regular feeding.
Storing bulbs in winter
If climatic conditions allow, and the temperature in winter does not drop below -18 degrees, then the bulbs can not be dug out, just covered with peat, foliage or other mulching layer. In those regions where winters are cold, and the temperature drops below -18 degrees, the bulbs cannot survive, so they must be dug up in the fall and planted again in early spring. After digging, the tubers need to be cleaned from the ground, briefly dipped in a potassium permanganate solution for disinfection and, after drying well, put in a breathable fabric bag. Store the bulbs in a cool dry room at a temperature not lower than 10 degrees Celsius.
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