About
A bulbocodium daffodil about 10-15cm high with rich green leaves, 10-12cm long, and sweetly scented, slightly upward-facing, bright yellow flowers, 2cm across, the small, narrow, pointed perianth segments making a star shape, the coronas funnel-shaped and ribbed, with a wavy, notched rim, in mid-spring.
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 typeClay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-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 usesPatio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden
FragranceFlower
ToxicityHarmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets (dogs, cats, tortoises): Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationPlant bulbs 5-8cm apart at one-and-a-half times their own depth in autumn, slightly deeper in light soils and in grass, in neutral to acidic, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun or light dappled shade; for more advice, see daffodil cultivation
PruningDeadhead as the flowers fade, but allow the 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, snails, large narcissus bulb fly, narcissus eelworm, and pollen beetles
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to narcissus basal rot, narcissus leaf scorch, narcissus smoulder, tulip grey bulb rot and other fungal diseases; also narcissus yellow stripe virus and other virus diseases