The Poet's Daffodils
The Poet's Daffodils are the oldest members of the flower kingdom, a true heirloom species, very close to the true wild form. Most true species daffodils, the real 'wildflowers' that have been hybridized for years, are very small plants, but this one is strong and tall with large flowers. Since it is so ancient, it is one of the most perennial daffodils of them all. If it plant once, it will have them forever. For authentically wild' look, but also a spectacular display, this is the one.
Botanical Name: Narcissus poeticus
Flower Color: White
Mature Height: 16" tall
Planting Depth: Plant 6" deep
Temperature: -10°C to 5°C
Light Requirements: Full Sun, Half Sun / Half Shade
Plant Type / Life Cycle: Perennial
Soil Type: Loamy Soil, Drought/Dry Soil, Acidic Soil
Advantages: Deer Resistant, Squirrel Resistant, Easy to Grow, Fragrant, Cut Flowers, Containers, Multiplies / Naturalizes
Planting Daffodil bulbs:
- Be sure to plant daffodil bulbs with the pointy end up and the fatter, somewhat flattened end down.
- Plant your daffodils twice as deep as the bulb is tall. In other words, if a bulb is 2 inches (5 cm.) from the base to the tip, you would dig a 6-inch (15 cm.) deep hole to put the bulb 4 inches (10 cm.) below the soil level.
- Deep planting helps prevent frost heave and protects the bulbs from accidental damage from spades and rakes. Plant the bulbs more deeply in sandy soil, and more shallowly in heavier, clay-type soils.
- If it will want to cover the bulbs with soil and then water them well after you’re finished planting them. Combining them with other kinds of plants such as perennials, annuals, and shrubs will make your garden a livelier and more interesting place.
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