Jonquilla Narcissus 'Yellow Sailboat' - 100 pieces

CHF 27.00
CHF 27.00
Jonquilla Narcissus 'Yellow Sailboat' - 100 pieces

Jonquilla Narcissus 'Yellow Sailboat' - 100 pieces

Narcissus 'Yellow Sailboat'

CHF 27.00
CHF 27.00
  • Lemon yellow, cup slightly deeper
  • Swept-back petals like sails
  • Two to three flowers per stem
  • Late flowering April to May, about 25–35 cm
  • 100 bulbs for meadows and groups

'Yellow Sailboat' is the all-yellow form of the narcissus 'Sailboat'. Its lemon-yellow petals bend backwards like sails in the wind, and the small cup is a slightly deeper colour. Each stem carries two to three flowers and each bulb several stems: ideal for large areas.

About this variety

'Yellow Sailboat' arose from 'Sailboat' and is also sold as 'Lemon Sailboat'. The flowers are soft lemon yellow, with pointed petals swept back so that the small, slightly darker cup stands forward. Each bulb produces several stems with two to three flowers, giving a great abundance of blooms.

At about 25–35 cm tall, it is made for groups in borders, pots, rock gardens, along paths and in grass. The 100 bulbs are enough for a generous area. A mix with the white 'Sailboat' and blue grape hyacinths is especially attractive. Because it flowers late, it extends the daffodil season into May.

The delicate, sweet scent reveals itself when you bend down to the flowers or cut them. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. Leave the bulbs in place and the groups become denser every year.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December, tip upwards, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. A sunny to partly shaded spot with well-drained soil is ideal. In a lawn, plant the bulbs individually with a bulb planter. For groups in beds, plant ten to fifteen bulbs together.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow so the bulb can build up strength for next year. In a lawn, wait to mow until the leaves have 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 'Yellow Sailboat'
  • Genus: Daffodils
  • Class: Jonquilla narcissi
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: Yellow
  • 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: 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: 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

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