Tazetta Narcissus 'Canaliculatus' - 25 pieces

CHF 20.25

Tazetta Narcissus 'Canaliculatus' - 25 pieces

Name: Tazetta Narcissus 'Canaliculatus' - 25 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 20.25 CHF
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Narcissus 'Canaliculatus'

CHF 20.25

Up to 8 scented flowers of about 4 cm per stem
White, slightly reflexed petals
Small, golden-yellow cup
Dwarf habit, about 10–20 cm tall
Tolerates summer drought

'Canaliculatus' is a small Tazetta narcissus from the Mediterranean, known since around 1915. Each stem opens up to eight small, sweetly scented white flowers with a golden-yellow cup. At around 10–20 cm tall, it is ideal for pots, window boxes and rock gardens.

About this variety

'Canaliculatus' is small but flowers very freely. One bulb often produces several stems, each with a little posy of white flowers. The petals curve back slightly, and at the centre sits a small, button-like cup in golden yellow. The scent is sweet and surprisingly strong for such a small plant.

At around 10–20 cm tall, it belongs in the rock garden, at the front of a bed and in pots and boxes, where you can enjoy the scent up close. It comes from the Mediterranean and likes a sunny, warm spot with soil that dries out in summer. Combine it with grape hyacinths, thyme or small species tulips.

In a suitable warm position, 'Canaliculatus' naturalises and returns every year. In exposed locations a pot is the safer choice. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. A few stems will scent a small glass on the table.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, about 10 cm deep and 5–10 cm apart, tip upwards. Choose a sunny, warm spot with very free-draining soil. In colder areas, plant them in pots or against a sheltered house wall.

Care

Let the foliage die back after flowering. In summer the bulb needs a dry rest, so do not water then. In winter, protect the planting spot with brushwood and move pots to a sheltered place. All parts of daffodils are poisonous. Wear gloves when planting, as the sap can irritate the skin.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Canaliculatus'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Tazetta narcissi
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Yellow
Flower size: 4 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Cushion- / clump-forming
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Rock garden, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Alkaline, Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. What matters is that excess water can drain away well.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 8–10 cm
Spacing: 5–10 cm
Number per m²: 100
Hardiness in Switzerland: Only for mild, sheltered sites
Hardiness by location: Moderately hardy, winter protection needed
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: H4