Multi-flowered daffodil collection
daffodil collection
Bright and bicoloured narcissi blooms, each sweetly scented with multiple heads of lemony yellow freshness complemented by the diminutive but no less impressive white jonquil ‘Canaliculatus'. A cheery and fragrant collection for those seeking a combination of perfectly matched blooms in a cut-flower or spring border display.
How to care for Multi-flowered daffodil collection:
Once planted, Narcissus spp. are low-maintenance plants that will generate an abundant display of fresh flowers through late winter and spring. Plant them in autumn, in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, where they will receive sun for most (if not all) of the day. The shape and size of daffodil bulbs will vary from species to species, but they should all be planted approximately 10-15cm (4-6in) deep, and with their pointy tips uppermost. planting, water in well and apply a general-purpose fertiliser to encourage the development of strong roots.
In spring, after the flowers have faded, nip off the spent flowerheads, but the stems and leaves should be allowed to die back naturally. In this way, they can then draw their energy back down into the bulb, where it can be stored for the next year's growth.
Daffodils also do extremely well in pots or window boxes filled with a good-quality potting compost. For a one-off seasonal treat, they can be planted shallowly and more densely, and perhaps topped with seasonal bedding such as winter-flowering pansies and primroses. After they’ve flowered they can then be re-planted as above in the borders or lawn.
In spring, after the flowers have faded, nip off the spent flowerheads, but the stems and leaves should be allowed to die back naturally. In this way, they can then draw their energy back down into the bulb, where it can be stored for the next year's growth.
Daffodils also do extremely well in pots or window boxes filled with a good-quality potting compost. For a one-off seasonal treat, they can be planted shallowly and more densely, and perhaps topped with seasonal bedding such as winter-flowering pansies and primroses. After they’ve flowered they can then be re-planted as above in the borders or lawn.
What's included:
In each collection you will receive the following bulbs:
- 10 × Narcissus 'Martinette': Between three and five highly scented, bicoloured flowers are produced on each stem from early spring, filling the garden (or vase) with their sweet perfume. An easy to grow narcissus, it's suitable for pots as well as borders. Grows to 40cm.
- 10 × Narcissus 'Kokopelli': This pretty jonquil will produce up to 4 sweetly scented flowers on each stem, so they do provide a good display in the garden. Their flowers last well in cut arrangements inside the house, where a good sized bunch will fill the room with their scent. The butter yellow blooms have a slightly darker cup and they usually appear mid to late season. Grows to 30cm.
- 10 × Narcissus 'Canaliculatus': Plant this at the front of your border, in a pot or in your windowboxes where you can enjoy the small, scented flowers up close. This variety produces several flowers on each stem so they are really colourful. The flowers have white petals with a small yellow cup and they look best in bold clumps. Grows to 15cm.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This bulb dies back after flowering each year and enters a period of rest ahead of regrowth the following season.
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
