Worth knowing about Daffodils
Narcissus, daffodils, originally consist of about 50 species found in Europe, but also in Asia Minor and North Africa. They are bulb plants in many colors, especially yellow, white, and orange, but also pink and greenish colors. Their height varies from 5-50 cm, and they grow in forests, on mountain slopes, and in meadows, so they thrive in ordinary, moisture-retaining loam, garden soil, forest soil, and even in acidic soil. They are excellently suited for naturalizing in lawns and acid beds.
Daffodils spread by forming side bulbs. A doubling every year is expected, so the planting distance should be adjusted accordingly when planting in the garden. Daffodils have perennial bulbs that quickly form new roots and should not be dug up after withering, but should remain in the ground.
The earliest botanical daffodils bloom in March, and the latest, the poet's narcissus, Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea' and Narcissus poeticus 'Recurvus' = 'Pheasant's Eye' (the old-fashioned poet's narcissus), bloom in May simultaneously with late tulips. The flower consists of a perianth, which can often be reflexed, and a corona = large or short trumpet/cup. The flower can be double or single. There can be many flowers per stem. The perianth and corona can be the same color or have different colors. Most are fragrant. Daffodils, narcissus, poet's narcissus should be planted early, preferably before Christmas, so they have time to form roots.
Neither mice, voles, nor deer eat them, as they contain a substance that has an anesthetic/paralytic effect.
Daffodils, Poet's Narcissus, Narcissus Poeticus
Daffodils particularly adorn the natural landscape in spring with their long stems and trumpet-shaped flowers. They are particularly characterized by their yellow and white colors. Thrives in well-drained soil. In beds or in pots with partial shade. The heights of daffodils, narcissus, and May lilies vary between 30-50 cm.
Botanical daffodils, botanical narcissus, wild narcissus, dwarf narcissus and daffodils
Botanical daffodils such as Narcissus cyclamineus, Narcissus jonquilla, and Narcissus triandrus are relatively short, growing 10-30 cm tall. They come in many shapes and colours and are well-suited for rockeries, borders, pots, and troughs. They are all hardy in Danish gardens. For them to return year after year, they should be left undisturbed after flowering until the foliage wilts. If the bulbs are too crowded, they may flower less. In that case, you can dig them up after flowering and spread them over a larger area. Remember to fertilize annually with bone meal or Garden Fertilizer No. 1, 12-5-14.
If you want to hide the withered foliage, plant daffodils and hostas together. Once the daffodils have finished blooming, the hostas will grow up and cover the fading leaves – a perfect combination that also works well in a pot!
Christmas Tazettas, daffodils for forcing and for frost-free greenhouse/conservatory
These daffodils originate from warmer climates and are used for indoor cultivation, as they cannot tolerate a normal Danish winter. Christmas Tazettas are potted up and placed in a warm room approximately 4 weeks before flowering is desired. If planted in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory, they will bloom again in subsequent years. We have three varieties for forcing: Narcissus 'Ziva', 'Paperwhite Ziva', and 'Grand Soleil d'Or'.