Sweet & fragrant daffodil collection - 40+20 Free bulbs
daffodil collection
Buy a collection of 20 daffodils for £14.95, or buy 2 collections for £29.90 and get another collection FREE - that's 60 bulbs for only £29.90.
- 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 × 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.
10 × Narcissus 'Petrel'
An American hybrid with small clusters of two to five nodding, scented, pure white flowers on upright stems. These have slightly reflexed petals and small, rounded cups that open over quite a long period. Grows to 35cm. - Garden care: Plant 10-15cm deep from late summer to early autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, deadhead and allow the leaves to die back naturally.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
Goes well with
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Bulbs produce lovely foliage but no flowers. Either no buds at all appear or those that do are dry and virtually empty of petals. Daffodils (Narcissi) are usually the worst affects, especially multi-headed or double forms.
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