Daffodil 'Polar Ice' - 25 pieces

Daffodil 'Polar Ice' - 25 pieces

CHF 42.15
CHF 42.15
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Daffodil 'Polar Ice' - 25 pieces
  • Daffodil 'Polar Ice' - 25 pieces
  • Daffodil 'Polar Ice' - 25 pieces
Daffodil 'Polar Ice' - 25 pieces

Daffodil 'Polar Ice' - 25 pieces

Narcissus 'Polar Ice'

CHF 42.15
CHF 42.15
  • Ice-white petals
  • Small cup, yellow to white with a green eye
  • Delicate scent
  • Late flowers from April to May
  • Historic variety from before 1936

'Polar Ice' is an old, rediscovered daffodil with ice-white petals and a small, ruffled cup. The cup opens lemon yellow, turns white and keeps a green eye. It is scented, flowers late and naturalises readily in meadows and beds.

About this variety

'Polar Ice' dates from before 1936 and had almost disappeared until a Dutch collector rediscovered it. The flower is simple and refined: broad, cool white petals with a small, slightly ruffled cup at the centre. The cup is lemon yellow at first, then lightens to white and keeps a green eye at its base. Because of its similarity to the Poeticus narcissi, it is also counted among this group.

At around 45–55 cm tall, it suits borders, woodland edges and wildflower meadows. Because it flowers late, it links the daffodil season with the tulip season. It combines beautifully with late white or purple tulips, alliums or blue bluebells. In containers with forget-me-nots it looks fresh and clear.

As a cut flower it is elegant and delicately scented. Voles and deer mostly avoid daffodils. 'Polar Ice' is uncomplicated and forms ever denser clumps over the years.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December with the tip pointing upwards, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. A sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining, moist soil is ideal. Set the bulbs in groups, or scatter them loosely in a lawn. Avoid waterlogging.

Care

Leave the foliage until it turns yellow, so that the bulb gathers strength for next year. In a meadow, only mow after that. You can divide dense clumps after a few years. Daffodils are poisonous, and their sap harms other cut flowers, so stand freshly cut stems in water on their own for a few hours first.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Narcissus 'Polar Ice'
  • Genus: Daffodils
  • Class: Poeticus narcissi
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: White, Yellow
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Fragrance strength: Light
  • Flowering time: April, May
  • Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
  • Height: 50 cm
  • Spread: 15 cm
  • Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
  • 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: 4–6 inches
  • Spacing: 4–6 inches
  • Number per m²: 60
  • Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
  • 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.
  • RHS hardiness: H6

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