Trumpet Daffodil 'Magnet' - 25 pieces

CHF 24.70

Trumpet Daffodil 'Magnet' - 25 pieces

Name: Trumpet Daffodil 'Magnet' - 25 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 24.70 CHF
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Narcissus 'Magnet'

CHF 24.70

Bicoloured trumpet daffodil
White petals, yellow trumpet
Flowers in April
Height about 35–45 cm
Naturalises well, lovely cut flower

'Magnet' is a bicoloured trumpet daffodil with white petals and a yellow trumpet. The fresh contrast catches the eye in April. This robust variety suits beds, meadows and woodland edges and is a lovely cut flower for spring bouquets. Robust and reliable.

About this variety

Trumpet daffodils have a corona at least as long as the petals. In 'Magnet' this trumpet glows yellow, while the petals are white. The contrast looks bright and friendly and makes the variety a popular bicoloured trumpet daffodil.

At around 35–45 cm tall, it suits beds, borders, meadows and the woodland edge. The two-tone effect is especially lovely in groups of ten or more. Combine it with all-yellow trumpet daffodils, blue grape hyacinths or white tulips. In containers by the front door it greets the spring. If you want a longer flowering season, combine 'Magnet' with earlier and later varieties. That way the daffodil season in the garden runs from March to May, and every week new flowers open in different colours and shapes.

As a cut flower it is a classic choice for an Easter bouquet. The bulbs naturalise and form strong clumps over the years. Voles and deer usually leave daffodils alone. Daffodils are of little interest to bees, but together with crocuses and grape hyacinths they make a varied spring bed.

Planting

Plant the bulbs from September to November, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, tip upwards. A sunny to partially shaded spot with free-draining soil is ideal. Avoid waterlogging.

Care

Leave the foliage after flowering until it turns yellow. Pinch off the large flowers once they fade. In a lawn, only mow once the leaves have died back. Divide dense clumps after a few years. For mixed bouquets, stand the daffodils in water on their own for half a day first, as their sap makes other cut flowers wilt.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus 'Magnet'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Trumpet daffodils
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White, Yellow
Flowering time: April
Flowering season: Spring
Height: 40 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright, Clump-forming
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Wildlife garden and meadow, Woodland edge, Cutting garden
Soil type: 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
Planting depth: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Number per m²: 60
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
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.