Dolly Mollinger
€9.75
Largest bulb size
Always true to variety
Lowest price per bulb
The books say that this unusual papilionaceous daffodil was introduced in 1958. I’ve known her all my life too, and she’s always been just as beautiful and special. Yet few bulb growers have included her in their cultivation programme. They did try, but always threw in the towel because Dolly didn’t grow very well and therefore didn’t yield enough. Fortunately, there’s still one grower in Lisse who simply carries on growing her. ‘I just charge a bit more for my bulbs,’ says this headstrong yet wise grower. ‘And Dolle Mollinger is beautiful, after all,’ he continues, ‘true enthusiasts are happy to pay those few extra cents per bulb.’ I think this wise man is right; there will always be enthusiasts for this daffodil, which remains unique despite its age.
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I hear you think now, there is Carlos again with his Daffodils, isn’t he a little bit too much in love with Daffodil. Yes, I am, no problem to admit that but I really think the Daffodil is one of the most reliable bulbs.
Planting Daffodils:
Daffodils are planted in the fall (when the leaves fall from the trees), because they bloom in the spring. Make sure you plant them before the frost.
Before planting, loosen the soil well and mix in a special fertilizer for flower bulbs. Dig a trench a few centimetres deep, keeping a distance of about 5 to 10 centimetres between the bulbs to prevent overcrowding. Place the bulbs point-side up and press them firmly into the soil. Water them lightly immediately after planting, and continue to water regularly. Finally, make sure the soil is well-drained, as daffodils do not tolerate overly wet conditions.
Caring for daffodils
After flowering, you should cut off the withered flowers so that all the energy goes to the bulb. The bulb can then provide extra beautiful flowers in the following growing season. In this way, you ensure that you can enjoy your daffodils for years to come.