Narcissus 'Sailboat' (Jonquil Daffodil)
Daffodil 'Sailboat', Jonquil 'Sailboat', Jonquil Daffodils, Jonquilla Daffodils, Spring Bulbs, Spring Flowers
Resembling the windswept sails of a boat with its swept back ivory petals circling a pale yellow cup, award-winner Narcissus 'Sailboat' is an exquisite Jonquil Daffodil. Blooming in mid spring, it bears up to 3 delightfully fragrant flowers, 2.5 in. across (6 cm), per stem. Quite an attraction!
- Grows up to 10-12 in. tall (25-30 cm).
- This perennial bulb is a recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society
- Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Keep the soil moist during the growing season, but reduce watering after foliage begins to die back.
- This Daffodil is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, around shrubs, under deciduous trees or in naturalized areas. Provides spectacular drifts of color when planted en masse or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 6 bulbs).
- Deer and rabbit resistant!
- To be planted in fall
- Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Can also be a skin irritant.
- Jonquilla Narcissus produce small flowers, 3 or more per stem, with short, wide petals held at right angles to cups. The cup of these daffodils is not that large: usually half the length of the petals. Strongly fragrant, their foliage is often rush like. Latest to bloom, they are excellent for naturalizing and prefer sunny locations, warm soils and humid conditions. Their heady fragrance has seduced many generations of gardeners.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Narcissus - Daffodils |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
Depth | 6" (15cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Narcissus - Daffodils |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid) |
Height | 10" – 1' (25cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
Spacing | 3" (7cm) |
Depth | 6" (15cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |