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Small-cupped Daffodil 'Barrett Browning' - 15 pieces

CHF 22.75

Small-cupped Daffodil 'Barrett Browning' - 15 pieces

Name: Small-cupped Daffodil 'Barrett Browning' - 15 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 22.75 CHF
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Narcissus 'Barrett Browning'

CHF 22.75

White petals, short orange-red cup
Classic variety, in cultivation since 1945
Flowers about 9 cm across, lightly scented
Flowers in March and April
Foliage with a silvery sheen, naturalises well

'Barrett Browning' is a proven small-cupped daffodil from 1945. Broad white petals frame a short, ruffled cup in strong orange red. The contrast glows from afar, and the variety becomes more beautiful year after year.

About this variety

'Barrett Browning' is a daffodil that has been found in gardens for generations. The flowers measure about 9 cm. The broad petals are white and stand like sails around the small, flat cup. This is ruffled at the rim and glows a strong orange to orange red. The leaves have a silvery sheen.

At about 45–55 cm tall it suits borders, rock gardens and meadows. In large groups the orange and white contrast is especially effective. Combine it with blue grape hyacinths, squills or orange tulips. In front of dark shrubs the white looks fresh and clear.

The sturdy stems make it a good cut flower with a delicate scent. 'Barrett Browning' naturalises reliably and forms strong clumps over the years. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. It is of little interest to bees, however. Plant generously: an area of fifty or a hundred bulbs looks stronger every year as the clumps grow. In a container on the balcony it also keeps its clear colour for many days.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November. Set them 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, tip upwards. Sun to partial shade and a free-draining soil are ideal. It looks best in groups of ten to twenty.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it yellows. This lets the bulb gather strength for the next flowering. You can pinch off faded flowers. In a lawn, do not mow until the leaves have died back. In the vase, daffodils release a slime that harms other flowers, so stand the stems in water on their own for a few hours first.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Barrett Browning'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Small-cupped daffodils
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Orange
Flower size: 9 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Light
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Foliage colour: Silvery, Mid-green
Height: 50 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.
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