Description and characteristics of the Obdam double daffodil, planting and care

Double daffodils are among the most beautiful bulbous plants. Their lush buds are somewhat reminiscent of peonies. Narcissus Obdam has large, double, beige blooms. When the buds open, the flowerbed is filled with an exquisite floral fragrance. Below are characteristics and a description of the variety, along with information on planting and care, and propagation in the garden.

Characteristics and description of the variety

Obdam narcissus bushes reach a height of 50 centimeters. The leaves are long and narrow. A single double bud with beige petals crowns the flower stalk. The center of the inflorescence is a soft yellow. Obdam narcissus belongs to the double group. Blooms in mid-May. When open, the bud diameter reaches 10 centimeters. During flowering, the bushes exude a refined, subtle fragrance.

Growing conditions

Narcissus grows well in partial shade and in a sunny area. In the shade, the flower stalk will grow thin and weak. Groundwater should not be too close to the soil surface. Otherwise, the bulbs may be susceptible to fungal diseases.

Planting and care

The plot is prepared in the summer. The soil is dug and nutrients are added. The crop thrives in nutritious, loose soil. Sand and peat are added to heavy, clayey soil.

To ensure spring blooms, daffodils are planted in the fall. If the gardener plants the bulbs in the spring, they should be refrigerated for two months. Bulbs planted in the fall undergo the necessary stratification naturally.

Planting dates and patterns

Daffodils are planted in the ground in the fall. Holes are dug 15-20 centimeters apart. Planting is done as follows:

• the bulbs are placed in a solution of potassium permanganate for 30 minutes and dried;
• dig holes 15-20 centimeters deep;
• a little river sand is poured onto the bottom;
• place the bulbs in the holes and cover with soil;
• The flowerbed is lightly watered and mulched.

Please note! To disinfect, place the planting material in a fungicide solution for half an hour.

Watering

Narcissus obdam is a moisture-loving plant. It requires especially generous watering in early spring, during bud formation and flowering. Since the bulb continues to grow after flowering, the area should be watered again in late spring.

Top dressing

Fertilize the soil where the bushes grow four times per season. Nutrients are added after watering. Use mineral fertilizers, which should be high in potassium and phosphorus.

Trimming

It is not recommended to trim the foliage after flowering. The bulb develops through the above-ground portion. Flower stalks should be carefully cut with a sharp, disinfected tool.

Flowering and care after

Narcissus obdam blooms in late April or early May. The buds open within two weeks. After flowering, the plant should be watered generously. The last feeding of the season should be done in late spring. Every four to five years, the bulbs should be dug up after the leaves have completely dried and stored in a basement until autumn.

Methods of propagation of narcissus Obdam

The crop is propagated on the plot in several ways: by seeds, bulbs, and baby plants.

Seminal

This method is commonly used by plant breeders. When propagating narcissus from seed, not all parental traits may be preserved. Furthermore, the process is labor-intensive and time-consuming. Flowering occurs 4-5 years after sowing.

Children

Every year, baby bulblets form in the axils of the scales. The parent bulb provides them with nutrition. After a few years, the baby bulblets begin to develop independently.

Bulbs

Every four to five years, the bush is dug up and the bulbs are separated. If this procedure is not performed, the daffodil flowers will become smaller each year. The bulbs are separated into fractions: large, small, and medium. The large and medium-sized bulbs are planted in a flowerbed. The following year, they will form flower stalks.

Small bulbs are planted individually for further growth. After 1-2 years, they are ready for permanent planting.

Potential problems in cultivation

Narcissus obdam is an easy-to-grow plant. However, even when growing it, some problems can arise:

1. The daffodil isn't blooming. This is likely because the bulb is too young and hasn't accumulated nutrients. Another possible cause is that the plant was planted in the ground in the spring.
2. Flowers are drying up prematurely. This problem most likely indicates an onion fly or thrips infestation. To get rid of these insects, daffodils are treated with insecticides.
3. The bushes become low. This happens because if the plants are not replanted for a long time, the bulbs become buried.
4. The buds formed but failed to open. The likely cause is that the planting material was affected by gray mold due to overwatering. The bulbs are dug up and treated with fungicides.

If the cause is identified and the problem is corrected in a timely manner, the gardener will enjoy the abundant flowering of the crop for a long time to come.

Examples in landscape design

Narcissus obdam is planted in flowerbeds, rock gardens, or along garden paths. It looks stunning when planted in a small group against a lawn. It can be combined with other varieties of daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths. It can also be planted around the trunks of trees and tall shrubs.

Gardeners' reviews of the plant

Narcissus Obdam is a beautiful flower with double beige buds. It is beloved by gardeners for its striking appearance, ease of care, and suitability for cut flowers and forcing.

Olga, Volgograd: "The Obdam daffodil has very strong stems. Other varieties break in rain or wind, but this one holds up like a charm. And the Obdam has such a fragrance! The bush is very interesting to watch. It's literally different every day."

Svetlana, Moscow Region: "I love Obdam for its double blooms. The daffodils look like miniature peonies. The plants are easy to care for. You just need to replant the bulbs periodically, otherwise the bush will shrink each year."