Spring promise daffodil collection
daffodil collection
Elevate your garden and patio pots with our stunning narcissus collection, showcasing elegant white petals, vibrant yellow and orange centres, and delightful fragrances for enduring spring displays.
How to care for Spring promise 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 'Actaea': An old-fashioned variety that has been awarded the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for it great qualities. The flowers are quite different from the traditional daff, having a ruff of large white outer petals and a small yellow cup edged with orange. They have a lovely scent and are said to be largely ignored by deer, so a good choice for a wild meadow. Grows to 45cm.
10 × Narcissus 'Flower Drift': 'Flower Drift' forms charming clumps adorned with slightly grey-green, strap-shaped leaves. Its double flowers, measuring up to 10cm (4”) across, boast broad white outer petals and smaller white petals intricately mixed with short segments of yellow-orange corona in the centre, creating a captivating visual display. Blooming in early to mid-spring, each stem proudly carries a single flower, making this double daffodil an excellent naturaliser in lawns and meadows where it remains deer and rabbit resistant. Grows to 40cm.
10 × Narcissus 'Flower Record': Exuding a subtle fragrance, 'Flower Record' presents elegant blooms featuring pristine white petals complemented by a gently ruffled, golden-yellow cup edged in striking red. Bursting forth in mid to late spring, this intriguing narcissus graces beds, borders, and containers with its timeless beauty, and it thrives indoors when forced. Renowned for its longevity and increased vigour year after year, this award-winning daffodil is a superb naturaliser, adding reliable and repeat charm to meadows, orchards, and grasslands. Grows to 40cm.
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
