Species jonquilla daffodil

Narcissus 'Chit Chat':  bright-yellow flowers with dark-yellow corona, long, slender, dark-green stems, and dark-green, long, narrow leaves

jonquilla daffodil

Narcissus 'Chit Chat'

TheJonquilla Daffodil (Narcissus 'Chit Chat') is a beautiful, small, yellow flower native to Europe. It is a late-autumn-blooming species that produces small, fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers with long, thin petals. It is a reliable bloomer that is easy to care for and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Its blooms typically last about 4–5 weeks, with some variations depending on the climate. The 'Chit Chat' variety of Jonquilla is known for its cold hardiness and cheerful, bright color. It is a delightful addition to any garden setting and an excellent choice for cut flowers. Plant in groups in a sunny spot for maximum impact and enjoy its showy flowers all autumn long.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Division,Seed Propagation,Bulbils,Offsets,Grafting Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

Yellow Flowers

Sun:

Full sun,part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

Low

Maintenance:

Low

Care Level:

Medium

watering

Jonquilla Daffodil (Narcissus 'Chit Chat') should be watered thoroughly and deeply once a week to keep the soil evenly moist. Make sure the soil gets slightly dry between watering to allow for optimal drainage, and avoid over-watering. During the cooler months, water only when the soil is dry, and if the plant is in a container, add extra drainage holes to ensure that the soil can properly drain.

sunlight

Jonquilla daffodils (Narcissus 'Chit Chat') thrive in full sunlight and need at least 5 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. To ensure healthy growth, it is best to exposed them to the sun's direct rays for around 4 to 5 hours in the morning and 1 to 2 hours in the afternoon. While they can tolerate partial shade, they may not flower as well in such conditions.

pruning

The best time to prune your Jonquilla Daffodil (Narcissus 'Chit Chat') is when the flower petals have all wilted and died. Take away all the flower heads, cutting back to just below the seed pod at the base. This will help the plant to store energy, remain healthy, and flower again next season. Be careful not to cut back the foliage as it will stop the flower from blooming the following year. For regular pruning, cut back any foliage close to the ground at the end of the growing season in the fall. This will ensure the plant remains healthy and vigorous through the winter months. Do not prune too much as this may harm the plant.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Narcissus 'Chit Chat' typically starts flowering in March.

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