Split-corona Daffodil 'Papillon Blanc' - 25 pieces

CHF 23.90
CHF 23.90
Split-corona Daffodil 'Papillon Blanc' - 25 pieces

Split-corona Daffodil 'Papillon Blanc' - 25 pieces

Narcissus 'Papillon Blanc'

CHF 23.90
CHF 23.90
  • Split, ruffled corona like a butterfly
  • White with a lemon-yellow centre that lightens
  • Flowers of about 9 cm, lightly scented
  • Flowers April to May, height about 35–45 cm
  • Strong stems, ideal for bouquets

'Papillon Blanc' is a split-corona daffodil with white petals and a tousled pale yellow centre that recalls a butterfly. As the flower fades, the corona becomes ever paler. The flower looks light and airy and is a lovely cut flower.

About this variety

The name says it all: 'Papillon Blanc' means white butterfly. The corona is split several times and lies loosely ruffled on the white petals. On opening it is a soft lemon yellow, and over time it lightens almost to white. The flower, about 9 cm across, looks fresh and almost floating, more elegant than classic daffodils and less ordinary.

At around 35–45 cm tall, it is versatile. Plant it where the details can be seen up close: along paths, in front of the house, in pots and boxes. It goes well with hyacinths, grape hyacinths and pastel tulips. It also brings light to the woodland edge in spring.

In the vase it lasts a long time on its strong stems and is lightly scented. Voles and deer mostly avoid daffodils. In a suitable spot it returns for many years, even if it spreads a little more slowly than wild forms.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December with the tip pointing upwards, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. A sunny to partially shaded position with free-draining, moist soil is ideal. Plant in groups of at least seven bulbs. In pots, a drainage layer ensures that no water stands.

Care

Remove faded flowers, but leave the foliage until it turns yellow. It prepares next year's flowers. After a few years, dense clumps can be divided. Wear gloves when planting. Daffodils are poisonous, and their sap makes other flowers in the vase wilt faster, so stand cut stems in water on their own for a few hours first.

Specifications

  • Botanical name: Narcissus 'Papillon Blanc'
  • Genus: Daffodils
  • Class: Split-corona daffodils
  • Supplied as: Flower bulbs
  • Flower colour: White, Yellow
  • Flower size: 9 cm
  • Fragrant: Yes
  • Fragrance strength: Light
  • Flowering time: April, May
  • Flowering season: Spring, Late spring
  • Foliage colour: Mid-green
  • Height: 40 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, Woodland edge, 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): 3–6
  • 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 after flowering.
  • Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
  • Naturalising: Partly suitable
  • Naturalising note: Can return over several years and slowly form larger groups in suitable conditions. Spreading is not guaranteed for this variety, however.
  • For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
  • Toxicity: Harmful if eaten and irritating to the skin. Also a problem for dogs and cats; wear gloves when planting.
  • RHS hardiness: H6

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