Daffodil Firebrand
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"Narcissus Firebrand (pre-1897), 3 WWY-R, Rev. G.H. Engleheart, pre-1897
I started to appreciate the old daffodils more and more over the years and by now my collection of old varieties has become more than a hobby. It also looks like more and more gardeners are starting to fancy heritage daffodils which encourages me to keep on searching for them. Sometimes you find a variety grown by different people but they call it by different names. Firebrand was such a variety that had three different names: Firetail, Firebird and Firebrand, three varieties that used to be grown in quantities in the past but which name was the correct one. My English Daffodil friend Ron Scamp came with the answer, he had an old book on the shelve (form 1910) and showed me a picture of Firebrand… puzzle solved. In the book was also written that Firebrand was one of the deepest reds in existence. Nowadays she certainly isn’t the deepest red anymore but when it comes to grace and charm I doubt she is ever surpassed."
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Daffodil planting and care
Plant daffodil bulbs in autumn in a sunny or lightly shaded position with well-drained soil. Loosen the soil thoroughly, then plant the bulbs with the pointed end facing upwards at a depth of approximately two to three times the height of the bulb. Leave around 5 to 10 cm between the bulbs.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Avoid leaving the bulbs in persistently wet soil, as this can cause them to rot. In a suitable position, daffodils can return for many years and gradually multiply.
Read our complete guide to when and how to plant and care for daffodil bulbs.
You can order Fluwel Special Narcissus from us from early spring onwards for the next planting season. We take care of the proper storage and only ship the bulbs when the autumn planting season begins. This means you receive fresh bulbs at the right time for planting and a strong start in the garden.
Daffodil bulbs are planted in autumn, before the ground freezes. They will then flower in spring.
For a full display, Fluwel recommends around 40 daffodil bulbs per square metre. For miniature daffodils such as Tête-à-Tête, around 80 bulbs per square metre can be used.
Yes. Daffodils are reliable perennial bulbs and can continue growing in the same spot for many years. In a suitable location, they can also naturalise well.
This varies somewhat by variety. Daffodils grow well in sunny locations, while several varieties are also suitable for partial shade, so it is best to check the requirements of the individual variety.
Fluwel recommends removing the faded flowers after flowering. This allows the plant’s energy to go back into the bulb and helps prepare it for flowering again in the following season.