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Large-cupped Daffodil 'Saint Keverne'

CHF 0.95

Large-cupped Daffodil 'Saint Keverne'

Name: Large-cupped Daffodil 'Saint Keverne'
Brand: Narcissus
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Narcissus 'Saint Keverne'

CHF 0.95

All-yellow flowers with a large cup
Particularly long-lasting flowers
Flowers in March and April
About 35–45 cm tall
Proven since 1930, very long-lived

'Saint Keverne' is an all-yellow large-cupped daffodil from 1930. Its flowers last unusually long and appear in March and April. Robust and long-lived, it is regarded by connoisseurs as one of the best daffodils of all.

About this variety

'Saint Keverne' has been planted since 1930 and has lost none of its reputation to this day. Petals and large cup are uniformly yellow, which gives the flower a clear, strong look. The flowers last a long time, both in the garden and in the vase. The plant is very long-lived and also copes well in hot locations.

At around 35–45 cm tall, it suits beds, woodland edges and groups in a lawn. Blue grape hyacinths, squills or forget-me-nots make the yellow glow. It also goes well with white tulips and hyacinths. In large containers it provides reliable spring colour.

As a cut flower 'Saint Keverne' is very rewarding, as the flowers last a long time. The bulbs naturalise and form dense clumps over the years. Voles and deer avoid daffodils, as all parts are poisonous. For gardeners looking for a reliable, long-lived daffodil, it is a safe choice.

Planting

The best planting time is September to November. Set the bulbs 10–15 cm deep with the tip pointing upwards and keep them 10–15 cm apart. Daffodils grow in sun and partial shade; the soil should be loose and free-draining. The earlier you plant, the better the bulbs root.

Care

Remove faded flowers so that no energy goes into seed, but leave the foliage until it turns yellow. After a few years the clumps become dense; divide them in summer once the foliage has died back. All parts of the daffodil are poisonous. For mixed bouquets, stand freshly cut daffodils on their own first, as their sap makes other flowers wilt.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Saint Keverne'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Large-cupped daffodils
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Height: 40 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
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
RHS hardiness: H6