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Narcissus (any hardy variety) (Daffodil (any hardy variety))
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.75m
Max height
Max height
0.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Narcissus (any hardy variety)
Other names
Daffodil (any hardy variety)
Genus
Narcissus Narcissus
Variety or Cultivar
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Narcissus (any hardy variety) are clump-forming, bulbous perennial with erect, strap-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, in spring, sturdy stems bearing umbels of large, fragrant, single or double, yellow or white flowers, sometimes with red, orange, or pink cups.
Narcissus (any hardy variety) is: Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. May also be a skin irritant.
Flower
Bright-yellow, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bulb scale mite , Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly , Narcissus eelworm Bulb scale mite , Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly , Narcissus eelworm
Basal rot Basal rot
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Remove leaves once allowed to die back naturally.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Narcissus (any hardy variety) (Daffodil (any hardy variety)) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant bulbs two times own depth in autumn. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Needs constant soil moisture during the growing season.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Narcissus (any hardy variety)
Other names
Daffodil (any hardy variety)
Genus
Narcissus Narcissus
Variety or Cultivar
Narcissus (any hardy variety) _ If you don't know the variety name of your Narcissus (Daffodil), you can add this plant to your lists to get care advice.
Narcissus (any hardy variety) are clump-forming, bulbous perennial with erect, strap-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, in spring, sturdy stems bearing umbels of large, fragrant, single or double, yellow or white flowers, sometimes with red, orange, or pink cups.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. May also be a skin irritant.
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Colour
Flower
Bright-yellow, Cream in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Winter
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bulb scale mite , Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly , Narcissus eelworm
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Remove leaves once allowed to die back naturally.
Propagation methods
Offsets
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Where to grow
Narcissus (any hardy variety) (Daffodil (any hardy variety)) will reach a height of 0.75m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant bulbs two times own depth in autumn. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Needs constant soil moisture during the growing season.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4
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