Up to 6 months of daffodils
daffodil collection
It is possible to have flowering daffodils over a 5 or 6 month period (based on normal flowering times) with this special selection. Much-loved for their cheerful flowers, which are good for cutting, daffodils can be planted in clumps or drifts throughout the border as well as naturalised into grass. Lower growing types are also excellent for pots or windowboxes.
How to care for Narcissus - up to 6 months of daffodils:
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 'Rijnveld's Early Sensation': First making an appearance as early as late December, the lemon yellow and rich gold flowers stand up well to inclement weather and add welcome colour to the winter garden. Grows to 55cm.
10 × Narcissus 'Ice Follies': Opening in February and March, each large (up to 9.5cm across) flower is made up of a creamy white ruff surrounding a frilly edged, yellow cup, which fades to cream as it ages. Grows to 40cm.
10 × Narcissus 'Tête-à-tête': One of the most popular miniature daffodils, from late February it will produce between one and three, slightly nodding, golden yellow flowers per stem. Perfect for pots. Grows to 22cm.
10 × Narcissus 'Carlton': This classic, large-cupped daffodil is widely grown as a cut flower as the blooms are noted for their longevity. It also puts on a very impressive display in the garden in March and April. Grows to 45cm.
10 × Narcissus 'Sun Disc': Slender foliage and round, flat-faced flowers, which appear in mid-April, give this jonquil a dainty appearance. A fast grower, it will quickly form a good-sized clump. Grows to 55cm.
10 × Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus: An elegant, shade-tolerant May-bloomer with creamy white petals that have a slightly windswept look, surrounding a tiny red-rimmed yellow cup. The flowers smell divine. Grows to 55cm.
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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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
