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Hoop-petticoat Daffodil 'Arctic Bells' - 25 pieces

CHF 22.00

Hoop-petticoat Daffodil 'Arctic Bells' - 25 pieces

Name: Hoop-petticoat Daffodil 'Arctic Bells' - 25 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 22.00 CHF
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Narcissus bulbocodium 'Arctic Bells'

CHF 22.00

Hoop-petticoat shape with a widely flared cup
Cream-yellow, later ivory white
Fine, grass-like foliage
Dwarf, about 10–20 cm tall
Flowers in March and April, early for bees

'Arctic Bells' is a hoop-petticoat daffodil with a flower like a small pleated skirt: the widely flared cup dominates, and the narrow petals form only a delicate star. The flowers open cream-yellow and turn ivory white. It is dainty but robust and flowers in March and April.

About this variety

Narcissus bulbocodium is called the hoop-petticoat daffodil because of its shape. On 'Arctic Bells' the funnel-shaped cup is large and flared like a bell skirt, while the narrow, pointed petals almost disappear. The flowers open a soft cream-yellow and lighten to ivory. The foliage is fine and grass-like, and the plant flowers for several weeks.

At about 10–20 cm tall it belongs right at the front: in the rock garden, at the border edge or in bowls and pots. The small flowers look best in larger groups. Good partners are crocuses, glory-of-the-snow or small Iris reticulata. A sunny, well-drained spot best matches its origins.

The early flowers are visited by the first bees. In suitable soil 'Arctic Bells' multiplies and returns every year. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. In exposed areas, plant it in a sheltered spot or in pots that do not stay wet in winter.

Planting

Plant the small bulbs from September to November, about 5–8 cm deep and 5–8 cm apart. The tip points upwards. A sunny, warm spot with very free-draining, rather sandy soil is ideal. In heavy soil, add gravel or sand to the planting hole.

Care

After flowering, let the fine foliage die back before removing it. In summer the bulbs prefer to be fairly dry. Keep pots out of the rain in winter. If the groups become too dense, divide them in summer. All parts of daffodils are poisonous. Wear gloves when planting, as the sap can irritate the skin.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus bulbocodium 'Arctic Bells'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Hoop-petticoat daffodil
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Cream, White
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Height: 15 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.
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 5–8 cm
Spacing: 5–8 cm
Number per m²: 150
Hardiness in Switzerland: Only for mild, sheltered sites
Hardiness by location: Hardy in Switzerland (low and medium altitudes)
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: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
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: H4