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Double Daffodil 'White Cheerfulness' - 15 pieces

CHF 22.75

Double Daffodil 'White Cheerfulness' - 15 pieces

Name: Double Daffodil 'White Cheerfulness' - 15 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 22.75 CHF
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Narcissus 'Cheerfulness'

CHF 22.75

Two to four double flowers per stem
Creamy white with yellow flecks
Sweet, slightly musky scent
Late flowering in April, height about 35–45 cm
Heritage variety from 1923

'Cheerfulness' is a double daffodil dating from 1923. Several creamy-white flowers like small gardenias open on each stem, flecked with yellow in the centre. It has a sweet, slightly musky scent, flowers later than most daffodils and is very sturdy.

About this variety

Since 1923, 'Cheerfulness' has been one of the classic scented daffodils. Its flowers are small, double and reminiscent of gardenias. The creamy-white petals are flecked with yellow in the centre. Each stem usually carries two to four flowers. The scent is sweet with a subtle musky note and can be noticed from some distance.

At about 35–45 cm tall and with very strong stems, it stands up to wind and rain. Plant it in groups in borders, cottage gardens, at the woodland edge or in pots on the terrace. A spot by a path lets you enjoy the scent as you pass. Together with its yellow sister 'Yellow Cheerfulness' or with blue grape hyacinths, it creates a harmonious picture.

In the vase, 'Cheerfulness' lasts a long time and smells lovely. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. The variety is long-lived and flowers reliably for many 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 spot with well-drained soil is ideal. To enjoy the scent, plant them near paths and seating areas. Plant at least seven bulbs together.

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 'Cheerfulness'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Fully double
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Yellow
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Cushion- / 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.
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): 4–9
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