Best Daffodils for your garden

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It’s that time of year again, when the universal icon of spring emerges from it’s slumber. Yes, the daffodil. That splash of colour after the gloom of winter that stirs something in one that says better weather is on it’s way. The humble daffodil is so much more than a hardy spring bulb though, it stands for new beginnings and a brighter future.  The daffodil seems to be interwoven with the very human feelings of pride and optimism. It’s no wonder that its the national flower of Wales and the symbol of hope for cancer sufferers.

Daffodils appear to have gone slightly out of fashion in recent years however, taking their place on the list of garden has-beens along with pampus grass and buddleias. But, once they appear, regardless of the whims of trendy garden design, I always find myself vowing to plant some in my own garden for the following year . Forget the council verges’ regimental lines of yellow and think instead of pots of golden hews beckoning the spring sunshine to your patio. Yes, daffodils can be planted tastefully, and here are some super varieties from Thompson and Morgan that will surely turn your neighbours green with envy.

Best Daffodils for your garden

With hundreds of bulbs to choose from it can be difficult to choose the single best daffodils for your garden, so the first three selections come as a pack of mixed varieties that blend well together

NARC CITRUSSOR T11018

Narcissus ‘Citrus Sorbet’

Not your average daffs. A mix of daffodil bulbs that includes both carnation-flowered doubles and subtle pink-petalled varieties. These are also great for fragrance.

 

NARC TMMIX T00402

Narcissus Mix

A more classic look to this daffodil mixed bulb collection. Specially selected for a long flowering period.

 

NARC JONQUMART H12644

Narcissus Jonquilla

The most fragrant daffodils there are. Jonquilla daffodils have multiple flowers on each stem. The excellent fragrance of the flowers make them great for a cheery springtime display indoors.

  • Collection includes the following varieties:
  • Daffodil ‘Martinette’ – yellow flowers with little orange trumpets.
  • Daffodil ‘Pipit’ – lemon-yellow flowers with the cups fading to creamy white
  • Daffodil ‘Pueblo’ – white blooms with lemon yellow cups
  • Daffodil ‘Sun Disc’ – lemon-yellow petals which go to cream, and canary yellow cups
  • Daffodil ‘Suzy’ – yellow petals with orange cups

 

NARC NIVETH T14459

Narcissus Niveth

White miniature daffodil with a deep cup and wide petals which overlap slightly. Normally two flowers to each stem

 

NARC TETEATETE T25841

Narcissus ‘Tete-a-Tete’

A miniature daffodil with yellow flowers. Easy to grow, they are superb for borders, rockeries and containers and naturalisation in grass.

NARC GOLDENDAW R02850

Narcissus ‘Golden Dawn’

You get multiple blooms from each stem with this variety! Narcissus ‘Golden Dawn’ has canary-yellow blooms with dark orange cups. This Daffodil is ideal for the front of borders and giving that classy look to your patio pots. Also it’s a superb daffodil for naturalising in lawns

How to plant daffodil bulbs

Daffodil bulbs do best when planted in September to November. They like a well drained soil and prefer to be situated in sun or part shade.  As a general rule plant the bulbs at twice the depth of the bulb’s height (normally a depth of about 3-4 inches). Plant 3-4 inches apart. Water once and then leave. Do not use animal manure as compost.

What to do with daffodils after flowering

After flowering, dead head the plant. The leaves are feeding the bulb while they are green so do not cut the leaves back until they have totally withered and gone brown.

Bulbs can be dug up in June to August and stored in a cool dry place for replanting in the autumn, if you need the space, but they are quite happy to be left in the ground all year.

What causes blind daffodils?

Blind daffodils (bulbs that produce leaves but no flowers ) are caused by either

  • the bulbs were not planted deep enough
  • the bulbs were planted too close together
  • they need fertilizer

Brighten up your spring garden by visiting Thompson and Morgan for their full list of spring bulbs

 

 

 

 

 

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