Tazetta Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or' - 25 pieces

CHF 23.60

Tazetta Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or' - 25 pieces

Name: Tazetta Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or' - 25 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 23.60 CHF
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Narcissus 'Grand Soleil d'Or'

CHF 23.60

Many flowers of about 4 cm per stem
Golden-yellow petals, orange cup
Sweet, pleasant scent
Ideal for forcing indoors
In the garden only for mild, sheltered locations

'Grand Soleil d'Or' is a legendary Tazetta narcissus with golden-yellow petals and an orange cup. Many small, sweetly scented flowers open on each stem. It is valued above all for forcing indoors, where it flowers in winter; in the garden it thrives in mild, sheltered spots.

About this variety

Unlike the white paperwhites, 'Grand Soleil d'Or' bears golden-yellow flowers with a small orange cup. Each stem forms a cluster of numerous flowers, and one bulb can produce several stems. The scent is sweet and strong, but less overpowering than that of white Tazettas. The variety has long been known and is regarded as a classic.

It is easy to force indoors: set in pots or bowls, it flowers on a bright windowsill as early as winter, depending on when you plant. In the garden it needs a sunny, warm spot against a house wall or in a rock garden with very free-draining soil. At around 45–55 cm tall, it also suits large containers that you move to a sheltered place in winter.

In the vase it fills the whole room with scent and brings sunshine to the dark season. As a Tazetta it is not reliably hardy, so growing it in a pot is the safest choice in most locations in Switzerland. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. It is of little importance to bees.

Planting

For the garden, plant the bulbs from September to November, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, tip upwards, in a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil. For forcing, set the bulbs close together in pots so that the tips show above the soil. Keep them in a bright, cool place until the buds appear.

Care

Keep forced bulbs evenly moist but not wet. Support tall stems with thin canes if needed. In the garden, let the foliage turn yellow after flowering and protect the planting spot with leaves in winter. 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 'Grand Soleil d'Or'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Tazetta narcissi
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: Yellow, Orange
Flower size: 4 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Strong
Flowering time: March
Flowering season: Late winter
Foliage colour: 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, Rock 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: Only for mild, sheltered sites
Hardiness by location: Moderately hardy, winter protection needed
Hardiness zone (USDA): 7–10
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