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Daffodil 'Gigantic Star' - 20 pieces

CHF 15.00

Daffodil 'Gigantic Star' - 20 pieces

Name: Daffodil 'Gigantic Star' - 20 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 15.00 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Narcissus 'Gigantic Star'

CHF 15.00

Star-shaped flowers up to 13 cm across
Golden to saffron yellow throughout
Sturdy stems, long flowering period
Flowers in March and April
Easy to force, naturalises reliably

'Gigantic Star' delivers what its name promises: star-shaped, all-yellow flowers up to 13 cm across. The strong stems hold the large flowers upright even in wind. It flowers early and for a long time and returns reliably every year, a daffodil you cannot miss.

About this variety

With flowers up to 13 cm across, 'Gigantic Star' is one of the largest yellow daffodils. Petals and cup glow in the same warm golden yellow, which can look almost saffron depending on the light. The petals are broad and form a regular star. One of its parents is the well-known 'Carlton', from which it inherited its robustness and vigour.

At around 35–45 cm tall, it suits borders, meadows and woodland edges. A group of twenty bulbs already creates a strong patch of colour that shines from afar. Lovely companions are dark blue grape hyacinths, white daffodils or purple hellebores. In large containers by the front door it greets the spring in eye-catching style.

As a cut flower it lasts a long time in the vase, and just a few stems fill a container. In the garden it often flowers for almost a month. The bulbs naturalise reliably and form strong clumps over the years. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. It is of little importance to bees, however.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, with the tip pointing upwards. A sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil is ideal. For large areas a bulb planter makes the work easier.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow. Pinch off the large flowers once they fade so that the bulb does not put energy into seed. In a lawn, only mow after the leaves have died back. Divide dense clumps after a few years. Once cut, daffodils release a slime into the water that harms other flowers: stand them on their own for a few hours before mixing them.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Gigantic Star'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Large-cupped daffodils
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower size: 13 cm
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: 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: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Number per m²: 60
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 2–9
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: Not attractive to pollinators
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.