Award-winning old favourite daffodil collection
RHS AGM daffodil collection
Much-loved with cheerful flowers, perfect 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 Award-winning old favourite 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 10 bulbs each of the following:
Narcissus 'Salome': The flowers of this large-cupped daffodil can grow up to 9cm across, so they put on an impressive display when they appear in early spring. One of the most intriguing features of this pretty daff however is they way the ruffled cup changes in colour from butter yellw to peachy pink as the flower matures. Bred in Ireland in 1958 by Lionel Richardson, it is still as popular today as it ever was. Grows to 45cm.
Narcissus 'Dutch Master': A popular, very early flowering trumpet daffodil that puts on a wonderful display with its golden-yellow flowers. Suitable for growing in garden borders, pots and naturalised displays through the lawn, it can also be 'forced' and grown indoors. Plant more than you need, because you'll also want to have some for the vase. Grows to 40cm.
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.
Narcissus 'Tahiti': A beautiful double-flowered form, which has large golden petal-like segments that nestle around the smaller, rich orange ruffled ones. The fact that each flowerhead can grow up to 10cm across, coupled with their distinctive two-tone effect, make this a stand-out addition to the spring garden. Grows to 45cm.
Narcissus 'High Society': The large cup of this impressive daff has an apricot rim, but fades to a soft yellow towards its base. This is framed by a creamy white perianth (the outer petal-like segments of the flowerhead), and the soft blend of antique shades is nothing less than dreamy. The flowers are big too (up to 10cm across), so really make an impact, either in garden or in the vase. Grows to 50cm.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Position:
Full sun
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
