Double Daffodil 'Bridal Crown' - 20 pieces

CHF 19.90

Double Daffodil 'Bridal Crown' - 20 pieces

Name: Double Daffodil 'Bridal Crown' - 20 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 19.90 CHF
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Narcissus 'Bridal Crown'

CHF 19.90

4–5 double flowers of about 4 cm per stem
Creamy white with a saffron-yellow centre
Strong, sweet scent
Flowers in April
Excellent cut flower, also for forcing

'Bridal Crown' bears several small, double flowers on each stem in creamy white with saffron-yellow inner petals. It has a strong, sweet scent and is one of the most popular daffodils for the vase. At about 30–40 cm tall it suits borders and pots and can also be forced indoors.

About this variety

The flowers of 'Bridal Crown' look less like a classic daffodil than like small roses or carnations. Each stem carries four to five double flowers of about 4 cm. Creamy-white petals alternate with saffron-yellow segments, and depending on the light the centre shows a hint of apricot. The variety is a proven Tazetta and has won several awards.

At about 30–40 cm tall it suits path edges, borders and containers on the terrace. Plant at least six bulbs together for the best effect. It harmonises with blue hyacinths, white tulips and the first green of perennials. It forces well in pots and then flowers indoors as early as winter.

In the vase 'Bridal Crown' is superb: its scent fills a room and the sturdy stems last a long time. In the garden it returns reliably. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. The double flower offers bees hardly any food.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. The tip points upwards. A sunny, slightly sheltered spot with free-draining soil is ideal. For forcing, set the bulbs close together in pots in autumn and keep them cool.

Care

Cut off faded flower heads, but leave the foliage until it has yellowed. In heavy rain the heavy flowers may bend. Divide dense clumps after a few years. In the vase, daffodils release a slime that harms other flowers, so stand the stems in water on their own for a few hours first.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Bridal Crown'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Yellow
Flower size: 4 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Strong
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 35 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, Woodland edge, 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.
Water needs: Medium
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): 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: 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