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A cyclamineus hybrid (resulting in a perianth that bends back to some degree) with a bright orange-yellow trumpet for contrast. Rather short and sturdy so well able to resist any inclement weather. They look good together with Narcissus Tete-a-tete maybe in a bed of dwarf heathers? These do not fit into the other groupings, but are nevertheless perfect for garden use. Bicoloured flowers in March/April, 9" (22cm) high.

Planting instructions

Plant them really quite deeply with 3-4" (7-10cm) of coolish soil over the bulb in sun or part shade where it will remain more cool, more moist and safer from activity above them in the summer. Do not be tempted to cut back or tidy the foliage after flowering - this period of replenishment of the bulb's starchy food reserves is critical to future flowering. A liquid feed while starchy leaves are still green will benefit clumps in poorer soil. I would suggest you plant them in distinct groups and not randomly - the effect is generally better. They should clump up from being planted about 3-4" (10cm) apart, further apart for more 'relaxed' planting.