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Jonquilla Narcissus 'Sailboat' - 15 pieces

CHF 20.05

Jonquilla Narcissus 'Sailboat' - 15 pieces

Name: Jonquilla Narcissus 'Sailboat' - 15 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 20.05 CHF
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Narcissus 'Sailboat'

CHF 20.05

Swept-back white petals
Pale yellow cup that turns creamy white
Several scented flowers per stem, each about 5 cm
Compact, about 25–35 cm tall
Flowers in April, naturalises well

'Sailboat' is a small Jonquilla narcissus whose white petals sweep back like sails filled by the wind. At the centre sits a pale yellow cup that later turns creamy white. Each stem carries several sweetly scented flowers.

About this variety

The name fits: the pointed white petals of 'Sailboat' bend backwards as if standing in the wind. In front sits a small, pale yellow cup that fades to cream over time. Each bulb often produces several stems, and each carries two or more flowers. Even a few bulbs therefore create a dense, bright clump. Its sweet scent is stronger than that of many other daffodils.

At around 25–35 cm tall, 'Sailboat' suits small groups in the border, the rock garden, path edges and pots. It looks lovely among blue grape hyacinths or together with its yellow sister 'Yellow Sailboat'. It can also naturalise along the woodland edge and in a lawn. It prefers sun and very free-draining soil.

It is ideal for small bouquets, and the scent quickly fills a room. Voles and deer mostly avoid daffodils. Leave the bulbs in place and they will form ever larger clumps over the years. It was bred by the American William Pannill.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December with the tip pointing upwards, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. A sunny spot with very free-draining soil is ideal; partial shade is tolerated. In heavy soils, mix in some sand. In pots, a drainage layer ensures good drainage.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow, so that the bulb gathers strength for next year. In a lawn, only mow once the foliage has died back. You can divide dense clumps in summer 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 'Sailboat'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Jonquilla narcissi
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Yellow
Flower size: 5 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: 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, Woodland edge, 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