About
A miniature daffodil producing stems to 15cm bearing 3-5 flowers in mid-spring; flowers are lightly scented with soft yellow cups and swept back petals.
About the genus
Narcissus are bulbous herbaceous perennials with linear leaves and leafless stems bearing flowers, which may be solitary or in umbels, with 6 spreading perianth segments and a cup or trumpet-shaped corona
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectNorth-facing, South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
ToxicityHarmful if eaten and may irritate skin. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Care notes
CultivationPlant bulbs at one-and-a-half times their own depth in autumn in well-drained soil that is moist in the growing season, in full sun or light, dappled shade. See daffodil cultivation for further information
PruningDeadhead as the flowers fade but allow leaves to die down naturally
PropagationPropagate by division; separate and replant offsets as the leaves fade in early summer or in early autumn before new roots are produced
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to slugs, narcissus bulb fly, narcissus eelworm, and bulb scale mite
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to narcissus basal rot, narcissus leaf scorch or daffodil viruses