Overview
Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3) grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Narcissus genus, which comprises bulb-forming perennials with slender leaves and leafless stems bearing flowers singly or in umbels. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H6. It grows well in a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. 'Arctic Gem' is suitable for cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, underplanting, and flower borders, providing spring interest through its attractive blooms.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Narcissus
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bulbs
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3)
- Propagation
- Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Narcissus bulb fly, Narcissus eelworm, Bulb scale mite
- Disease resistance
- Narcissus basal rot, Narcissus leaf scorch, Daffodil viruses
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3)?
Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3) need?
Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Narcissus 'Arctic Gem' (3)?
Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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