Gigantic Star Daffodils

Gigantic Star is a lovely, traditional Daffodil that naturalises well and will please you for many springs to come. The name tells no lies; this is a big, strong daffodil, with a flower that is golden yellow where the very slightly paler, perianth surrounds a flaring cup that is a touch darker. The difference is barely noticeable, especially in partial shade but it adds a subtle depth to the flower in full sunlight. In flower from March to April, don't forget to stoop down occasionally and smell its lovely vanilla scent. Mix up Gigantic Star with other daffodils and narcissi to achieve different heights and colours. For more of a contrast it is stunning planted with our blue grape hyacinths (Muscarii armeniacum).

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Take advantage of these vast, golden flowers by planting them where they can spread. As great naturalisers, they are wonderful at taking over a patch of land and in a couple of years, it will really look like your garden is paved with gold. Being so large, they make an excellent cut flower and save you hours of picking time because you only have to pick a few and you have a handful! Gigantic star performs well in containers but watch your proportions and provide them with a suitably gigantic pot.

Features

Colour: Golden yellow
Height: 35-40 cm
Scent: None
Flowering: March/April
Bulb Size: 10-14cm
Planting Depth: 10-15 cm (can be a little more in grass and sandy soils)
Planting Months: September - November

Daffodil lore

The Romans brought daffs to Blighty believing that they had healing properties. In fact the sap contains skin irritants, but then wasn't it the Romans who whipped themselves with nettles?

Gigantic Star can be planted in borders, containers and grass where it naturalises well. In pots, keep them cool as excess heat kills the flower buds.

Daffodils and Narcissi prefer neutral to alkaline soil in full sun that is well-drained, fertile and retains some moisture while the bulb is growing. Plant about 10-15 cm deep. In grass and sandy soils, you can go a bit deeper.

Water in dry spring weather; late flowering narcissi and daffodils will not flower if they are too dry. Dead-head as the flowers begin to fade, and let the foliage die back naturally for 6-8 weeks before mowing.

You can use a high potash fertiliser in the growing season to help the bulb for next year. Lift and divide clumps if flowering is poor.

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Delivery: The basic delivery charge for orders of bareroot plants is £6.50 + vat, which increases to £12.55 + vat if you add any pot-grown plants, standard trees or fruit trees to the order.
Because couriers sometimes experience delays, we schedule delivery by week, not by day. Therefore, please plan your planting day for the weekend at the end of the delivery week or for the week following delivery, at the earliest.
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Guarantee: If any plants die within a year, we will replace them. We only ask that you follow our planting & growing instructions and sent us clear photographs of the dead plants in situ, so we can help to make sure that the replacement plants succeed. You only pay for the delivery of the replacements.

Please note that our guarantee is void if there is a hosepipe ban in your area: your newly planted hedging must be watered in dry weather while it is establishing. The best way to water is very thoroughly every few days: at least once a week if there is no heavy rain.

Our nursery has been supplying container grown and bareroot hedging plants to gardeners, farmers and town planners since 1949. Our website started in 2003, so we do understand the concerns that you may have about buying hedging plants online. If any of your plants are damaged when they arrive or if you are otherwise not satisfied with your order after you inspect it, please repackage it and contact us. We will give you a refund or send replacements and send a courier to come and collect the unwanted plants.

Misc	Wildlife Value
Area	Frost Pockets, Scotland & The North
Colour	Yellow/Gold
Also Good	Fragrant
Flowering	Mar, Apr

	NUMBER OF PACKS Inc. VAT
SIZES	1	2-9	10+
Pack of 25	Plenty of Stock£7.92	Plenty of Stock£5.88	Plenty of Stock£5.64

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