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Split-corona Daffodil 'Congress' - 15 pieces

CHF 17.90

Split-corona Daffodil 'Congress' - 15 pieces

Name: Split-corona Daffodil 'Congress' - 15 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 17.90 CHF
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Narcissus 'Congress'

CHF 17.90

Split, ruffled corona in deep orange
Golden-yellow petals
Flowers of about 10 cm
Proven classic from 1965
Flowers in April, about 35–45 cm tall

'Congress' is a split-corona daffodil from 1965 with a striking colour contrast. The golden-yellow petals carry a split, heavily ruffled corona in deep orange that looks almost like a small crown. With flowers about 10 cm across, it is an eye-catching sight in April.

About this variety

The corona of 'Congress' is split to the base, wavy and ruffled. It lies like an orange collar on the golden-yellow petals, making the flower look almost semi-double. At around 10 cm across, the flower is large and strongly coloured. The variety has been available since 1965 and has proved itself in many gardens.

At around 35–45 cm tall, it is ideal for large groups in beds and borders. It tolerates sun and partial shade. Its warm colours go well with purple tulips, blue hyacinths or orange crown imperials. In containers on the patio it looks cheerful and bold. For greater impact, plant it in broad drifts along a path or in front of a dark hedge, where the orange glows especially brightly.

As a cut flower, 'Congress' brings colour to spring bouquets, even though it has no scent. The bulbs naturalise and form dense groups over the years. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. The open split corona occasionally attracts early insects, but it is not an important plant for bees.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, with the tip upwards. A sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil suits it well. Avoid places where water collects in winter.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow, so the bulb can build up reserves. Pinch off faded flowers so that no seed forms. 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 'Congress'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Split-corona daffodils
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow, Orange
Fragrant: No
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, 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, 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): 3–8
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: Pollinator-friendly
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.