Posted on July 30, 2009 in latest news
Peruvian Daffodil (Hymenocallis narcissiflora), also called Spider Flower and Basket lily, is noteworthy for its intricate design and fragrance. The plant stem may hold 2 to 5 flowers, which are white with green stripes. The flowers are about 4 inches and the leaves are straplike about two feet long. Depending upon the species, it may be deciduous or evergreen. This article gives tips to grow this wonderful flower in your garden.
Here are few steps to grow Peruvian Daffodils in your garden:
- Peruvian daffodils are best grown in sunny areas. Choose a location in full sun or very light shade. The best time to plant it outdoors is spring or fall.
- The soil should be well-drained, humus-rich about 3 to 5 inches deep. Most of these plants will actually thrive in boggy-like conditions. Peruvian daffodils can also tolerate sandy or clay soils as well; however, keep the soil moist throughout its growing period. Enrich the soil with well-rotted cow manure.
- Plant the bulbs spacing them 12 to 15 inches apart and covering them with 3 to 5 inches of soil. Night temperatures should be above 60 degree F.
- In areas with a short growing season, you will want to start them in pots indoors.
- When frost threatens, dig up the bulbs and put them in a well-ventilated shady place on their sides until the leaves wither.
- Cut off the leaves and store the bulbs upside down over winter in dry peat moss or vermiculite at 65 to 70 degrees.
- Peruvian daffodils grow well in containers. Keep the soil moist and feed monthly with a slow-release fertilizer from spring to fall. Place container-grown plants indoors for over wintering, especially in colder regions. Simply move them to a well-lit room for the winter and reduce watering.
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