Jonquilla Narcissus 'Quail' - 50 pieces

Narcissus 'Quail'

CHF 26.00

Two to three flowers per stem, each about 5 cm
Deep golden yellow, both petals and cup
Sweet scent, long flowering period
Flowers from April to May, height about 25–35 cm
50 bulbs for larger areas

'Quail' is a Jonquilla narcissus with two to three deep golden-yellow flowers per stem. It is sweetly scented and flowers for a particularly long time. With 50 bulbs you can plant dense groups in a lawn or border that multiply from year to year.

About this variety

'Quail' is a single colour, a rich, warm golden yellow. The small flowers with their flared cup nod slightly on the stems, usually two or three together. Their scent is sweet and pleasant. It is especially valued for its long flowering: the individual flowers last many days, and new buds keep opening.

At around 25–35 cm tall, it suits bed edges, rock gardens, pots on the patio and lawns. The pack of 50 bulbs is suitable for larger groups and for planting under trees. Lovely partners are blue grape hyacinths, white glory-of-the-snow or early purple tulips. Beneath light tree cover it looks natural.

Small bunches of 'Quail' bring sunshine indoors and have a pleasant scent. Voles and deer mostly avoid daffodils. Leave the bulbs undisturbed and they will spread a little further every year.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December with the tip pointing upwards, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. Sunny and partially shaded spots with free-draining, moist soil are ideal. In a lawn, scatter the bulbs loosely and plant them with a bulb planter. They do not tolerate waterlogging.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow; in a lawn, only mow after that. After a few years you can divide dense clumps and spread them further. 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 'Quail'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Jonquilla narcissi
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower size: 5 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Light
Flowering time: April, May
Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 30 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.
Water needs: Medium
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): 3–9
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