Double Daffodil 'Obdam' - 15 pieces

CHF 15.90

Double Daffodil 'Obdam' - 15 pieces

Name: Double Daffodil 'Obdam' - 15 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 15.90 CHF
Availability: InStock

Narcissus 'Obdam'

CHF 15.90

Delivery time 5 to 10 working days

Double flowers of about 10 cm, gardenia-like
Creamy white, the yellowish centre turns white
Scented, flowers from March to May
Strong stems, height about 45–55 cm
Long-lasting in the vase

'Obdam' forms densely double, creamy white flowers that recall gardenias. The centre glows soft yellow as it opens and then lightens to pure white. It also has a pleasant scent and a long flowering period from March to May.

About this variety

Double daffodils are for lovers of lush forms, and 'Obdam' is one of the loveliest white examples. Many layers of slightly wavy petals form a round flower of about 10 cm. Young flowers have a hint of yellow at the centre, which fades over time until the whole flower is snow white. Sometimes a fine green sheen shows on the outer ring.

At around 45–55 cm tall and with strong stems, 'Obdam' holds its heavy flowers upright. Plant it in small groups in the bed, along the woodland edge or in pots and window boxes. Blue grape hyacinths, purple hyacinths or the fresh leaves of hostas make a lovely frame. Next to yellow daffodils it looks bright and calm.

Indoors, 'Obdam' really shows its strengths: the flowers last a long time and give off a delicate scent. A bunch of just a few stems is enough. Voles and deer mostly avoid daffodils, and in the right spot the variety returns year after year.

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. Double varieties appreciate a position sheltered from wind, where the flowers are not weighed down by rain. Set five to seven bulbs together, which looks more natural than a row.

Care

Pinch off faded flowers, but leave the foliage until it turns yellow. This is how the bulb gathers strength for the next flowering. After a few years you can divide dense clumps in summer. Daffodils are poisonous, and their sap makes other flowers in the vase wilt faster, so stand cut stems in water on their own for a few hours first.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Obdam'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White
Flower size: 10 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: March, April, May
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Blue-green, Mid-green
Height: 50 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