Daffodil 'Eaton Song' - 25 pieces

CHF 20.45

Daffodil 'Eaton Song' - 25 pieces

Name: Daffodil 'Eaton Song' - 25 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 20.45 CHF
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Narcissus 'Eaton Song'

CHF 20.45

Several stems and several flowers per bulb
Reflexed petals, pale yellow to cream
Small orange-yellow cup
Dwarf habit, about 15–25 cm tall
Flowers in March and April

'Eaton Song' is a small, very free-flowering daffodil. Each bulb produces several stems with several flowers, whose reflexed petals open pale yellow and fade to cream. At the centre sits a small orange-yellow cup. Ideal for pots and small groups at the front of a bed.

About this variety

'Eaton Song' is an American cultivar from 1973. The petals sweep backwards and give the flower a sense of movement. They open in a soft primrose yellow and lighten to cream, while the small cup fades from orange-yellow to yellow. A single plant therefore shows several shades at once.

At around 15–25 cm tall, it belongs in pots, window boxes, the rock garden and at the front of a bed. Dense groups of 25 bulbs create a small carpet of flowers. Good partners are grape hyacinths, puschkinias and violas. It copes well beneath deciduous shrubs. In a bulb lasagne in a pot, put 'Eaton Song' in the top layer, with larger daffodils or tulips beneath that flower later. That way the pot stays in flower for weeks, and the fine foliage of the little daffodil hardly disturbs the later bloomers.

A few stems are enough for a small vase. The plant flowers very freely and multiplies over the years. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. The early flowers are occasionally visited by bees.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, about 10 cm deep and 5–10 cm apart, with the tip upwards. A sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil is ideal. In pots, set the bulbs close together.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow. Keep potted plants slightly moist while in growth and dry in summer. Divide dense clumps after a few years. All parts of daffodils are poisonous. Wear gloves when planting, as the sap can irritate the skin.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Eaton Song'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Jonquilla narcissi
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow, Cream, Orange
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Height: 20 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 8–10 cm
Spacing: 5–10 cm
Number per m²: 100
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–8
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Suitable for sufficiently deep pots. Avoid waterlogging and let the foliage die back completely after flowering.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Suitable
Naturalising note: Can return in a suitable spot and form larger groups over time.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.
RHS hardiness: H6