Double Daffodil 'The Bride' - 25 pieces

Narcissus 'The Bride'

CHF 21.20

Several double flowers per stem
White with a yellow-orange centre
Pleasant scent
Flowers from mid-March to April
Height about 35–45 cm, ideal for large containers

'The Bride' is a multi-headed double daffodil, closely related to 'Bridal Crown'. Several white flowers open on each stem, with yellow and orange segments glowing in the centre. It has a pleasant scent and is made for large containers and spring bouquets.

About this variety

The name suits its appearance: 'The Bride' looks festive and bright. Each stem carries several double flowers with white petals, mixed with small segments in yellow and orange. The variety is closely related to the well-known 'Bridal Crown' but has larger flowers. It flowers from mid-March and has a pleasantly sweet scent.

At about 35–45 cm tall, it is a good choice for large containers and boxes on balconies and terraces, where you can enjoy the scent up close. In beds, plant it in small groups in a sheltered spot. White hyacinths, blue grape hyacinths and pale yellow tulips go well with it. It is also at home in a cottage garden.

'The Bride' is especially beautiful in the vase, for example in spring bouquets with cherry or magnolia branches. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. In a suitable spot, it returns year after year.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December, tip upwards, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. Choose a sunny to partly shaded, sheltered spot with well-drained soil. In large containers, plant the bulbs close together. A drainage layer of gravel prevents 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 'The Bride'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Yellow
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
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.