Double Daffodil 'Texas' - 15 pieces

CHF 15.90

Double Daffodil 'Texas' - 15 pieces

Name: Double Daffodil 'Texas' - 15 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 15.90 CHF
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Narcissus 'Texas'

CHF 15.90

Heritage variety, known before 1921
Double flowers in soft yellow and orange
Orange segments between the petals
Flowers from March to April
Height about 35–45 cm

'Texas' is a heritage double daffodil that was already growing in gardens before 1921. Its full flowers are soft yellow, with irregularly scattered orange segments shining between the petals. A variety with nostalgic charm for cottage gardens, borders and spring bouquets.

About this variety

Double daffodils were already popular a hundred years ago, and 'Texas' dates from that time. Its flowers are densely filled with petals. The outer ones are soft yellow, with short, broken segments in strong orange between them. The result is a lively, slightly irregular flower reminiscent of old garden pictures. Every flower looks a little different.

At about 35–45 cm tall, it belongs in cottage gardens, borders and mixed spring beds. Plant it in groups of seven to ten bulbs. Good companions are blue grape hyacinths, forget-me-nots, orange crown imperials or early tulips. It also looks pretty in large containers on the terrace, ideally in a sheltered spot.

As a cut flower, 'Texas' brings fullness to spring bouquets. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. Heritage varieties have proven themselves over generations because they are robust and keep coming back. With a little patience, 'Texas' also forms handsome clumps over the years.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December, tip upwards, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. A sunny to partly shaded, ideally sheltered spot with well-drained soil is best. This keeps the heavy double flowers upright even after rain. Avoid waterlogging.

Care

Snip off faded flowers so the plant does not put energy into seed. Leave the foliage until it yellows, 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 'Texas'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow, Orange
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
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.