Large-cupped Daffodil 'June Allyson' - 25 pieces

CHF 25.65

Large-cupped Daffodil 'June Allyson' - 25 pieces

Name: Large-cupped Daffodil 'June Allyson' - 25 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 25.65 CHF
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Narcissus 'June Allyson'

CHF 25.65

Pure white petals
Striking orange-red cup
Finely fringed cup rim
Flowers in March and April
Height about 45–55 cm

'June Allyson' is named after a Hollywood actress of the 1950s and has something of her glamour. Pure white petals frame a striking orange-red cup with a finely fringed rim. A large-cupped daffodil with strong contrast for beds, meadows and the vase. An eye-catcher in the spring garden.

About this variety

The cup of 'June Allyson' is the heart of the flower. It glows orange-red and is finely fringed at the rim, which gives it a lively look. The pure white petals form a clear frame around it. The variety was named after the American actress June Allyson, who was well known in the early 1950s.

At around 45–55 cm tall, it suits beds, borders and meadows. In groups, the orange and white contrast shines from afar. Lovely partners are blue grape hyacinths, early orange tulips and the fresh green of ferns. It is also an eye-catcher in containers on the patio. In front of a dark hedge or evergreen shrubs, the pure white stands out especially well and the orange of the cup looks even stronger.

As a cut flower it brings colour to spring bouquets. The bulbs return every year and form strong clumps over time. Voles and deer usually avoid daffodils, which also makes it interesting for rural gardens. It is of little importance to bees.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, with the tip pointing upwards. A sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil is ideal. The contrast shows best in groups of ten or more.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow. Pinch off faded flowers. In a lawn, only mow once the leaves have died back. Divide dense clumps in summer after a few years. For mixed bouquets, stand the daffodils in water on their own for half a day first, as their sap makes other cut flowers wilt.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'June Allyson'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Large-cupped daffodils
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Orange
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Clump-forming, Upright
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow
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
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