Large-flowered Daffodil Mix - 25 pieces

Narcissus 'Large-Flowered Mixture'

CHF 15.00

25 large-flowered daffodil bulbs
Many varieties and colour combinations
Flowers in April
Height about 35–45 cm
Naturalise well, lovely cut flowers

This mix brings together large-flowered daffodils in many varieties and colour combinations. They flower in April in yellow, white and orange and naturalise well. With 25 bulbs you create a varied group that returns every year and slowly spreads. An easy choice for colourful spring drifts.

About this variety

Large-cupped daffodils are the most versatile of all daffodils. They have a clearly defined cup that is shorter than a trumpet, and large, highly visible flowers. This mix brings together different varieties: pure yellow, white with a yellow or orange cup, and other combinations. The result is a lively, colourful picture.

At around 35–45 cm tall, they suit beds, borders, meadows and the woodland edge. Plant them in loose groups among perennials whose foliage later hides the yellowing leaves. Blue squills, grape hyacinths or forget-me-nots create a lovely contrast. The mix also looks cheerful in large containers. If you are planning a large area, combine several packs and spread the bulbs loosely in sweeping drifts.

Daffodils naturalise well and form ever denser stands over the years. Voles and deer usually avoid them. For the vase, cut the stems when the buds show colour, so the flowers last longest. Daffodils are not an important food source for bees, so you may like to add crocuses or grape hyacinths.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, with the tip pointing upwards. Mix the bulbs well before planting so that the colours are spread out. A sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil is ideal.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow. Pinch off large faded flowers. In a meadow, only mow once the leaves have died back. Divide dense clumps after a few years. Once cut, daffodils release a slime into the water that harms other flowers: stand them on their own for a few hours before mixing them.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Large-Flowered Mixture'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Large-cupped daffodils
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Multicoloured
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Cutting garden
Soil type: 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
Planting depth: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Number per m²: 60
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
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.