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Double Daffodil 'Sir Winston Churchill' - 25 pieces

CHF 17.00

Double Daffodil 'Sir Winston Churchill' - 25 pieces

Name: Double Daffodil 'Sir Winston Churchill' - 25 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 17.00 CHF
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Narcissus 'Sir Winston Churchill'

CHF 17.00

Double flowers, creamy white with an orange centre
Two to four flowers per stem
Very strong, sweet scent
Flowers in April, height about 35–45 cm
Excellent for the vase and pots

'Sir Winston Churchill' is regarded as one of the most strongly scented daffodils. Two to four double flowers open on each stem, creamy white with small saffron-yellow to orange frills at the centre. It looks delicate but is robust and an excellent cut flower.

About this variety

If you plant daffodils mainly for their scent, 'Sir Winston Churchill' is hard to beat. The variety is a sport of the well-known 'Geranium' and bears two to four double flowers per stem. Between the creamy white petals sit small, ruffled segments in saffron yellow and orange. The sweet scent is strong and carries far.

At around 35–45 cm tall, it is ideal for pots, boxes and containers on the patio and balcony. In a bed, plant it in groups along paths or near the seating area. White hyacinths, blue grape hyacinths or orange tulips that pick up the colour of the centre go well with it. It is also happy among early perennials.

In the vase it lasts a long time, and just a few stems will scent a whole room. Voles and deer mostly avoid daffodils. The variety is tougher than its delicate flowers suggest and 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 soil is ideal. Double varieties appreciate a position sheltered from wind, so that the heavy flowers do not topple. In pots, set the bulbs close together.

Care

Pinch off faded flowers so that the plant does not put energy into seed. Leave the foliage until it turns yellow, as it prepares next year's flowers. 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 'Sir Winston Churchill'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Orange
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Strong
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 40 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.
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): 3–9
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.
RHS hardiness: H6