Trumpet Daffodil 'Elka' - 25 pieces

CHF 21.20

Trumpet Daffodil 'Elka' - 25 pieces

Name: Trumpet Daffodil 'Elka' - 25 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 21.20 CHF
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Narcissus 'Elka'

CHF 21.20

Miniature trumpet daffodil, about 10–20 cm
Creamy white, star-shaped petals
Trumpet pale yellow, later white
Very early flowers in March and April
Often several stems per bulb

'Elka' is a miniature trumpet daffodil that grows only about 10–20 cm tall. The star-shaped petals are creamy white, and the slightly ruffled trumpet opens pale yellow and fades to pure white. It flowers very early and is wonderful for pots and rock gardens.

About this variety

'Elka' shows the form of a classic trumpet daffodil in miniature. The petals are creamy white and arranged like a star, and the trumpet is slightly ruffled. It is pale yellow on opening and turns white over time, so the flower looks ever lighter. One bulb often produces several stems.

At around 10–20 cm tall, it belongs at the front: in the rock garden, along bed edges, in bowls and pots. There you can admire the delicate flowers up close. Good companions are crocuses and reticulata irises. It can also naturalise in a lawn under trees. In a shallow bowl on the garden table or by the window, 'Elka' is especially easy to enjoy. Because it appears so early, it is one of the first flowers of the year in the garden, together with winter aconites, and announces spring with bright, friendly tones.

As a small cut flower it suits a glass on the breakfast table. It is easy to force in a pot. In the garden it returns reliably. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. It is of only little importance to bees.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, about 10 cm deep and 5–10 cm apart, with the tip upwards. A sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil is ideal. Plant at least ten bulbs together.

Care

Let the foliage die back after flowering. Water potted plants moderately while in growth and keep them dry in summer. Divide dense clumps after a few years. All parts of daffodils are poisonous. Wear gloves when planting, as the sap can irritate the skin.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Elka'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Trumpet daffodils
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Yellow
Flowering time: March, April
Flowering season: Late winter, Spring
Height: 15 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright
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.
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 8–10 cm
Spacing: 5–10 cm
Number per m²: 100
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
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: H6