The dawn light daffodil collection
daffodil collection
Elevate your garden's spring appeal with our captivating narcissus bulb collection, featuring elegantly fragrant and visually stunning blooms in creamy white, pale yellow, and light pink, perfect for adding a touch of charm to any space.
How to care for The dawn light 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 'Bridal Crown': Forming in loose clusters at the top of the stems, the 4cm wide, creamy-white flowers have a central ruff of orange-yellow segments, which resembles an ember-like eye. The scent of the blooms is sweet and strong, which makes them all the better for patio pots, lining a pathway or cutting. Grows to 40cm.
10 × Narcissus 'Kimmeridge': Delightful with its pristine white petals embracing a petite, pale yellow trumpet adorned with charming orange ripples along its edges, this small-cupped daffodil variety adds a touch of elegance to any garden. Perfect for informal plantings in clusters within beds, borders, or beneath the canopy of deciduous shrubs and trees, 'Kimmeridge' also thrives in outdoor containers, adding a whimsical charm to any garden space. Grows to 45cm.
10 × Narcissus 'Filly': A narcissus that presents an elegant sight with its pristine white petals with its pristine white petals with light pink cup and deeper pink edge. Lightly scented, and prolific en masse, 'Filly' brings a burst of vibrant colour to borders, patio containers, and cut flower arrangements, making it a versatile and eye-catching addition to the spring garden. Grows to 35cm.
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 but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
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
