Narcissus ‘Sailboat’
Description
The dainty, feminine blooms of ‘Sailboat’ are the first to appear in the garden each spring. These petite-size cuties are perfect for the front of the border and are also well suited for pots and small spaces. Outer ivory petals have an iridescent quality and frame pale buttercream centers. Flowers have an antique feel and are borne in sprays on dark green, grass-like foliage. The longest-lasting narcissus we’ve ever grown, this variety will persist for many weeks in the garden and ages gracefully. It also makes an excellent cut flower and fills the room with its jasmine-like fragrance.
Please note: When cut, daffodils and narcissus emit a toxic sap that can cause skin irritation. Use caution and wear gloves when harvesting.
Details
Height: 7 to 12 in
Type: jonquilla
Bloom time: early
Site: full sun
Type: jonquilla
Bloom time: early
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
For the longest vase life, harvest when blooms look like a goose neck and have not yet opened. Flowers can also be picked when they’ve opened more, just keep in mind that they won’t last quite as long. Wear gloves when harvesting narcissus, as they ooze a slimy sap that can cause skin irritation. This slimy sap can shorten the vase life of other flowers significantly. To avoid affecting other blooms in an arrangement, you’ll need to “condition” them first. To do this, place freshly cut stems in a separate bucket to rest for 3 to 4 hours to release sap. Do not recut stems after treatment. You can create an arrangement solely of narcissus and the sap won’t be an issue. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
Details
Description
The dainty, feminine blooms of ‘Sailboat’ are the first to appear in the garden each spring. These petite-size cuties are perfect for the front of the border and are also well suited for pots and small spaces. Outer ivory petals have an iridescent quality and frame pale buttercream centers. Flowers have an antique feel and are borne in sprays on dark green, grass-like foliage. The longest-lasting narcissus we’ve ever grown, this variety will persist for many weeks in the garden and ages gracefully. It also makes an excellent cut flower and fills the room with its jasmine-like fragrance.
Please note: When cut, daffodils and narcissus emit a toxic sap that can cause skin irritation. Use caution and wear gloves when harvesting.
Details
Height: 7 to 12 in
Type: jonquilla
Bloom time: early
Site: full sun
Type: jonquilla
Bloom time: early
Site: full sun
Harvesting/Vase Life
For the longest vase life, harvest when blooms look like a goose neck and have not yet opened. Flowers can also be picked when they’ve opened more, just keep in mind that they won’t last quite as long. Wear gloves when harvesting narcissus, as they ooze a slimy sap that can cause skin irritation. This slimy sap can shorten the vase life of other flowers significantly. To avoid affecting other blooms in an arrangement, you’ll need to “condition” them first. To do this, place freshly cut stems in a separate bucket to rest for 3 to 4 hours to release sap. Do not recut stems after treatment. You can create an arrangement solely of narcissus and the sap won’t be an issue. Expect a vase life of 7 days.
Sources
How to Grow
Sources
How to Grow
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