Award-winning fragrant multi-headed narcissus collection
RHS AGM daffodil collection
These daffodils are both scented and multi-headed, so each flower stem will typically have 3-4 deliciously scented flowers. They make excellent cut flowers and you will not need many stems to fill a vase. All of these varieties have been awarded the prestigious Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for their garden worthiness.
How to care for Award-winning fragrant multi-headed 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 'Yellow Cheerfulness': Stems hold up to 4 fragrant, double primrose yellow flowers among the narrow, strap-shaped leaves. These double Narcissus look great in small drifts in a mixed or shrub border. Grows to 35cm tall.
10 × Narcissus 'Sir Winston Churchill': Loose clusters of creamy white, double flowers, which are each flecked with saffron orange, top the upright stems in spring. Their slightly ruffled appearance is enchanting and they have a heady, sweet perfume too, so are ideal for adding to freshly cut bouquets. This is one of the best scented daffodils and the fragrance can be admired many feet away. Grows to 35cm tall.
10 × Narcissus 'Bridal Crown': Forming in loose clusters at the top of the stems, the 3cm wide white flowers have a central ruff of orange-yellow petals, resembling an ember-like eye. The scent of these blooms is sweet and strong, which makes them perfect for patio pots, lining a pathway, or cutting. Grows to 35cm tall.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
