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Tazetta Narcissus 'Silver Chimes' - 20 pieces

CHF 28.20

Tazetta Narcissus 'Silver Chimes' - 20 pieces

Name: Tazetta Narcissus 'Silver Chimes' - 20 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 28.20 CHF
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Narcissus 'Silver Chimes'

CHF 28.20

Up to ten flowers per stem
Silvery white with a pale yellow cup
Sweet scent
Height about 30–40 cm, flowers in April
Historic variety from 1914

'Silver Chimes' bears up to ten small, nodding flowers on each stem, silvery white with a pale primrose-yellow cup. This old variety from 1914 is sweetly scented and flowers later than many other daffodils. A delicate, elegant sight for beds and pots.

About this variety

Its flowers look like little bells, hence the name. Up to ten nodding flowers with silvery white petals and a small, pale yellow cup hang from each stem. The variety was introduced in 1914 and is one of the historic daffodils still in demand today. It flowers in the second half of the daffodil season.

At around 30–40 cm tall, it suits borders, the woodland edge, rock gardens and pots. In naturalistic plantings it looks light and bright. It combines beautifully with blue grape hyacinths, forget-me-nots or late white tulips. In a pot by the front door you can enjoy the scent best.

As a cut flower it is delicate and fragrant, and just two stems fill a small glass. Voles and deer mostly avoid daffodils. In a warm, free-draining spot, 'Silver Chimes' returns reliably. In exposed locations, plant it in a sheltered place.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to December with the tip pointing upwards, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart. Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with very free-draining soil. Tazettas prefer it rather dry and warm in summer. In pots, make sure drainage is good.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow, so that the bulb gathers strength for next year. In a lawn, only mow once the foliage has died back. You can divide dense clumps in summer after a few years. Daffodils are poisonous, and their sap harms other cut flowers, so stand freshly cut stems in water on their own for a few hours first.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Silver Chimes'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Tazetta narcissi
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Yellow
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Medium
Flowering time: April
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 35 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): 3–6
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 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: H5