Jonquilla Narcissus 'Baby Boomer' - 25 pieces

CHF 15.90

Jonquilla Narcissus 'Baby Boomer' - 25 pieces

Name: Jonquilla Narcissus 'Baby Boomer' - 25 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 15.90 CHF
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Narcissus 'Baby Boomer'

CHF 15.90

5–10 small flowers per stem
Bright yellow with an orange-yellow cup
Scented, very long flowering
Dwarf, about 15–25 cm tall
Narrow foliage that dies back quickly

'Baby Boomer' is a miniature Jonquilla that flowers for a very long time. Five to ten small, bright yellow flowers with a pleasant scent open on each stem. At about 15–25 cm tall it is made for pots, border edges and rock gardens.

About this variety

Each stem of 'Baby Boomer' is a little bouquet. Five to ten light yellow flowers open one after another, so flowering lasts for weeks. The cups are slightly darker, almost orange-yellow. The foliage is narrow and grass-like and disappears quickly after flowering. The variety was bred in the USA in 2008.

At about 15–25 cm tall it belongs at the front of the border, in rock gardens and above all in pots on the balcony and terrace. Because its foliage dies back quickly, it is easy to plant between perennials that come into growth later. Lovely partners are grape hyacinths, violas or squills.

A few stems are enough for a small vase, and the scent is surprisingly strong. In the garden it naturalises and returns in greater numbers every year. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. It plays no great role as bee food, but it is very easy to care for.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, about 10 cm deep and 5–10 cm apart. Tip upwards. A sunny to partly shaded spot with free-draining soil is ideal. In pots, set the bulbs close together for a full look.

Care

After flowering, leave the foliage until it is yellow. With this variety that happens quickly. Water pots regularly while in growth, hardly at all in summer. Divide dense clumps after a few years. All parts of daffodils are poisonous. Wear gloves when planting, as the sap can irritate the skin.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Baby Boomer'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Jonquilla narcissi
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Height: 20 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: 8–10 cm
Spacing: 5–10 cm
Number per m²: 100
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher 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: 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