In Cornwall, even in the darkest days of winter you can feel the mildness in the air, and anticipate the first daffodils coming into bloom in January! For over 100 years, Cornish-bred bulbs have been a symbol of vigour, quality, depth of colour and early flowering. Two collections available containing 30 bulbs (10 of each variety) or 90 bulbs (30 of each variety):
Cornish Chuckles (Trumpet) – Up to four lightly scented, primrose-yellow flowers on a good stiff stem. RHS Award of Garden Merit winner. Flowers February-March. Height 23cm. Bulb size 12cm.
Niveth (Trumpet) – An exquisite pure white miniature with a deep bowl-shaped cup and broad petals which just overlap. Often two flowers to a stem and has a light pleasant fragrance. Flowers March. Height 20-30cm.
Pencrebar (Double) – An impressive and popular double yellow miniature. Flowers in April. Height 15cm. Bulb size 8cm.
(Bulb size quoted in centimetres refer to the circumference of bulbs. All bulbs are sourced from cultivated stocks.)
Growing Information
Daffodil and narcissus bulbs are easy to establish in any moist, well drained soil. Plant the bulbs in full sun or semi-shade at a depth of approximately 10cm (4″) and at a distance of 10cm (4″) apart. Narcissus and Daffodils look particularly eye-catching when grown as drifts in borders or informal areas of grass. For a really natural effect, cast the bulbs across the area and plant them where they land.
For an attractive indoor display, plant daffodils and narcissus in containers of bulb fibre and position them cool garage or other well ventilated, dark position at a maximum temperature of 10°C (50°F). Water sparingly when necessary to keep the compost moist. When the growing shoots reach a height of 10cm (4″) move the containers to a cool bright position indoors (approximately 16°C or 60°F).
