Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl'
Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in August/September
Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in September/October
Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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Description
The "I can't believe it's a daffodil" daffodil that will amaze you with its big blooms and delicate apricot and peach coloration, Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl' is a fabulous choice for those who love distinctively different cultivars. The ruffled split corona is warm shade of peach set against the creamy outer petals for a tasteful bicolor effect fit for a diva, but you won't get any celebrity tantrums from this easy-going mid-season bloomer. Simply pop in your bulbs, preferably planted in groups for the strongest effect, add water, and wait for Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl' to open its petals to the sun.
This mesmerizing and self-absorbed beauty will have heads turning with its enchanting swirls of apricot hues, reminiscent of a perfectly blended sunset cocktail. Like a true narcissist, Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl' demands attention, effortlessly stealing the spotlight in any garden party or spring fling. Prepare to succumb to its irresistible charm, just remember to have a mirror nearby, because even this dazzling flower wouldn't be able to resist a quick glance at its own undeniable allure!
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl'
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Flower colour
Peach, salmon, cream, white
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Bulb size
12/14
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
60 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Meadows
lawns
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl' bulbs from mid to late autumn
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
Plant your bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart
Place the Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
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Orders placed before 1 September 2024
You can expect your order in September 2024Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2024
You can expect your order in October 2024Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2024
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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