'Jetfire' is a small, early daffodil with attitude: swept-back golden petals and a long trumpet that opens yellow and deepens to orange in the sun. It stands 8 to 10 inches, flowers with the first of the miniatures, and multiplies faster than almost any other daffodil in the garden.
Use it at the front of a border, in rock gardens, or in pots on the step. Its cyclamineus parentage gives it tolerance for damper ground than the trumpets like. The orange deepens in full sun and stays paler in shade.
Botrytis (grey mould)
Grey fuzzy mould on petals and stems, worst in cool wet conditions.
Remove affected parts immediately. Improve air circulation. Avoid overhead watering. Apply copper fungicide if severe.
Narcissus Basal Rot
Brown rot starting at the base of the bulb, spreading upward; soft, decaying tissue and stunted or failed growth in spring. Fungal growth may appear pink or white.
Discard infected bulbs. Plant only firm, healthy bulbs in well-draining soil. Avoid hot, wet conditions during summer dormancy and rotate planting sites.
Narcissus Yellow Stripe Virus
Yellow or pale streaks running lengthwise along leaves; distorted foliage and reduced flower size or vigor over successive years.
No cure. Remove and destroy infected plants. Control aphids, which spread the virus, and buy certified virus-free bulbs.