Can narcissus bloom in the second year?
Let me share some knowledge about the bulbous flower narcissus. Can narcissus bloom in the second year? The specific details are as follows:
Many flower enthusiasts are concerned about whether narcissus can bloom in the second year, which is the issue of narcissus reblooming. This article mainly discusses post-blooming management of narcissus (how to make narcissus rebloom), which is very helpful for flower enthusiasts to understand narcissus.
The following content is from "Photosynthesis" by the author Natural Volume Jun:
Key Point 1: Apply fertilizers high in potassium after blooming
After narcissus blooms, the bulbs are in a state of depleted nutrients. To make the bulbs sturdy, more leaves are needed for photosynthesis. Immediately after the flowers fade, apply a thanksgiving fertilizer (so-called thanksgiving fertilizer refers to the fertilizer applied after flowering, with gratitude) to replenish the nutrients consumed by flowering. A slow-release potassium fertilizer that promotes photosynthesis is recommended. Apply once for ground planting; for pot planting, apply 1-3 times of liquid potassium fertilizer monthly (be sure to confirm the specified amount and concentration before fertilizing). After May, when temperatures start to rise, the bulbs may rot, so fertilizing after flowering should be done as soon as possible.
Key Point 2: Cut the leaves only after they dry out
After narcissus flowers fade, the leaves will still have a period of growth. Some people may think that the leaves will continue to consume nutrients, so they choose to cut them. However, the leaves have a very important role after flowering, which is to perform photosynthesis and store nutrients for the bulbs. Therefore, do not cut the leaves after flowering; let them naturally turn yellow and dry.
Key Point 3: For ground planting, bulbs need to be lifted after 4 years
Transplanting should wait until most people think that narcissus does not need to be lifted and can be planted continuously. However, after 2-3 years of ground planting, it will be noticed that the flowering condition has deteriorated. Some varieties may have fewer blooms after four years due to an excessive number of bulbs that have not fully matured. If the flowering condition deteriorates, the bulbs need to be lifted and transplanted. Depending on the local climate, June is usually the best time to lift bulbs, which is before the rainy season when the leaves start to turn yellow. After the bulbs are fully dried, the root parts can be easily removed, and then the bulbs can be placed in a net bag and hung in a ventilated, shady place for storage. Divide the bulbs in September-October and plant them. If the bulbs are small, they usually will not bloom in the second year, but will bloom after they grow.
Key Point 4: Lift bulbs of narcissus in pots every year
Narcissus is a vigorous-growing plant. Since the soil in the pot is limited, it is better to lift the bulbs and change pots every year.
The management methods for lifting bulbs, storing bulbs, and planting are the same as for ground planting. However, when planting, it is necessary to plant shallowly, cover with 2-3 cm of soil, and leave space for root growth, with a spacing of the diameter of one bulb.
In the case of mixed containers, like annual herbs such as pansies, they should be dug out after flowering. Since narcissus is still growing at this time, be careful not to damage the roots and leaves. Pansies can then be planted in the garden or in another pot. Narcissus in pots can be lifted after the leaves turn yellow.
The above are the points to note for post-blooming management of narcissus. Due to regional differences, the timing of management operations may vary. Do not be too strict with the timing and operate according to the condition of the plant and specific circumstances.
The above is a detailed introduction to whether narcissus can bloom in the second year (reblooming). Do you understand now?