Narcissus 'Jenny'
cyclamineus daffodil bulbs
Elegant flowers appear in March and April with milky-white petals and a lemon trumpet which gradually fades to creamy-white. These daffs have distinctive flowers with long trumpets and windswept petals.
Narcissus 'Jenny' is a dainty cyclamineus hybrid narcissus and is ideal for naturalising in a sunny, well-drained border or for planting in large swathes through grassland. The flowers stand up well to wind and rain - an important consideration when choosing spring bulbs for an exposed site.
Narcissus 'Jenny' is a dainty cyclamineus hybrid narcissus and is ideal for naturalising in a sunny, well-drained border or for planting in large swathes through grassland. The flowers stand up well to wind and rain - an important consideration when choosing spring bulbs for an exposed site.
How to care for Narcissus Jenny:
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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.25m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
-
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
