Sweet and fragrant daffodil collection
daffodil collection
Buy a collection of 20 daffodils for £12.99, or buy 2 collections (40 bulbs) for £25.98 and get another collection of 20 bulbs FREE - that's 60 bulbs for only £25.98
- Position: full sun
- Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
- Flowering period: March to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
In each collection you will receive the following:
10 x Narcissus 'Geranium'
Richly scented flowers appear in clusters of up to six on top of sturdy stems in March and April. The pure white petals contrast brilliantly with the bright orange cup. Plant in groups where they can be left undisturbed and the clumps will get bigger each year. This is also a good variety for pots. Grows to 35cm tall.
10 x Narcissus 'Petrel'
An American hybrid with small clusters of two to five nodding, scented, pure white flowers on upright stems. These have slighlty reflexed petals and small, rounded cups that open over quite a long period. Grows to 35cm tall.
Buy the collection of 20 daffodil bulbs for only £12.99. Alternatively buy 2 collections for £25.98 and get another collection free. That's 60 bulbs in total, with a saving of £12.99.
- Harmful if eaten/may cause skin allergy
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