Daffodil 'Precocious'

Large, white, pointed petals with a lovely, frilly cup. The cup is peach pink, with an apricot centre. Daffodil ‘Precocious’ is a very special bloom that opens mid to late season.

Daffodil ‘Precocious’ has stood the test of time, bred in 1976, it remains popular the world over. It even boasts the prestigious Award of Garden merit from the RHS so you know it not only looks good but is also easy care and reliable.

From literal fields of strong contenders, we carefully select our Top Ten Daffodil varieties. They are chosen above others based on their garden staying power, longevity of bloom, beauty and substance. They are certainly garden worthy.

Daffodils are easy, they like the simple things in life; plenty of sun and a well drained soil.

Plant Daffodil bulbs three times as deep as the bulb is high, with the pointy end up. This depth will help protect them from heat and soil erosion, as well as providing strength for the stem.

Space your Daffodils 5-10cm or apart. Planting them closer will give a more dramatic display. We like to plant ours three to a hole as this creates in instant effect. When you use this method in garden beds, with smaller clumps of bulbs more often, you get the joy of repetition. Another benefit is that when the foliage dies back it is more inconspicuous.

Once the flowering has finished, it is ideal to remove the flower stem; simply snap or snip the finished flower off. This has two advantages; the first is that it stops the plant focusing on unnecessary seed production, so you can increase your bulb numbers and size, secondly it looks better.

Allow the foliage to remain until it has yellowed, this is when the bulbs are gathering energy and nutrients for next year’s blooms. Keep the plants relatively moist during this time, adding a little general purpose fertiliser will help provide for next year’s display. Daffodils appreciate Potash and slow release fertilisers which are low in nitrogen (so you get more flowers and less foliage). Don’t be too heavy handed, you won’t need much as they are not heavy feeders.

Daffodil ‘Precocious’ is Division 2, Large Cupped.
IN POTS:
This is our recommendation for the best display, keeping in mind bulbs look best when planted nice and close together. Our other top tip is to add a winter flower annual such as Violas to the pot to help you remember to water when the bulb is growing roots below the soil over winter.

14cm/6” = 5 bulbs
20cm/8” = 10 bulbs
25cm/10” = 15-20 bulbs

See here for hints and tips on growing bulbs in pots.

See here for more hints and tips:
Top Ten Tips on How to Plant your Spring Bulbs in Pots

Supplied as: Bulbs
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