Daffodil Jack Sparrow
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The first thing that probably comes to mind when you read the name Jack Sparrow is that funny captain of the Black Pearl in the fantastic series Pirates of the Caribbean. But the name Jack Sparrow is also a nod to the legendary Narcissus Jack Snipe among flower bulb growers.
Jack Snipe was loved by all growers, everyone knows Jack Snipe and everyone has something positive to say about this little rascal. But Jack Snipe is hardly grown anymore these days. The (fortunately) reduction of chemical agents in agriculture has ensured that Jack Snipe can hardly be grown anymore, too much diseased and very.
But suddenly there comes the breeder Rinus van der Zalm with a cheerful white-yellow garden daffodil. I honestly thought it was Jack Snipe when I saw her for the first time. 'No, a seedling', said Rinus.
'Then you should call her Jack Sparrow', I said, 'then her bed will be largely made'. 'I will Carlos, nice name, and you can be the first to sell her in the Fluwel web shop'. 'I will Rinus, I will make a lot of people happy with Jack Sparrow'.
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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 daffodil bulbs 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.