Hoop-petticoat Daffodil 'Diamond Ring' - 100 pieces

CHF 29.00

Hoop-petticoat Daffodil 'Diamond Ring' - 100 pieces

Name: Hoop-petticoat Daffodil 'Diamond Ring' - 100 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 29.00 CHF
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Narcissus bulbocodium subsp. obesus 'Diamond Ring'

CHF 29.00

Hoop-petticoat form with funnel-shaped corona
Bright yellow, very free-flowering
Thin, dark green foliage
Dwarf habit, about 10–20 cm tall
Early flowers in March and April

'Diamond Ring' is a small hoop-petticoat daffodil with bright yellow, funnel-shaped flowers. This Dutch selection of Narcissus bulbocodium subsp. obesus flowers very freely above thin, dark green foliage. With 100 bulbs you can plant rock gardens, bowls and lawns densely. A small treasure for connoisseurs.

About this variety

Hoop-petticoat daffodils owe their name to the wide, flared corona, which recalls an old-fashioned skirt. In 'Diamond Ring' the flowers are small, funnel-shaped and strong yellow. The actual petals are narrow and barely stand out. The plant stays dwarf and forms fine, dark green leaves from which many flowers rise.

At around 10–20 cm tall, it belongs in rock gardens, along low bed edges and in bowls. Planted in large numbers, as with this pack of 100 bulbs, it creates a yellow carpet. Combine it with crocuses, glory-of-the-snow or its white sister 'White Petticoat'. A sunny, well-drained spot matches its origins. Between stones and gravel the bulbs warm up in summer, which does them good.

The early flowers offer the first bees a small source of food. In the right spot, 'Diamond Ring' naturalises and returns every year. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. In exposed locations a sheltered spot or a pot is safer.

Planting

Plant the small bulbs from September to November, about 5–8 cm deep and 5–8 cm apart, tip upwards. Choose a sunny spot with very free-draining, rather sandy soil. Loosen heavy soil with gravel or sand.

Care

Let the fine foliage die back after flowering. In summer the bulb needs a dry rest. In winter, keep pots out of the rain so that the bulbs do not rot. Divide dense groups in summer. All parts of daffodils are poisonous. Wear gloves when planting, as the sap can irritate the skin.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus bulbocodium subsp. obesus 'Diamond Ring'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Hoop-petticoat daffodil
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow
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: Moderately hardy, winter protection needed
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
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