Narcissus ‘Rip van Winkle’

Ooh! What on earth are those flowers? Could they really be Daffodils? Thats the reaction that Narcissus ‘Rip Van Winkle’ gets when its remarkably fluffy blooms begin to open. Its secret lies in the finely divided petals that create a golden nova when they begin to open. Surprising? Yes! Unusual? Absolutely! Something new? Actually, no. Its been taking gardeners breath away for more than 130 years, So ‘Rip van Winkle’ daffodils are true heritage blooms. Take advantage of their compact height and use them to highlight the edges of flower beds or use them as absolutely charming pot plants on patios or sunny windowsills. On the 3rd image, you can seeRip van Winkle combined with Anemone ‘White Splendour’ – aren’t they wonderful together?

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