Overview
Narcissus 'Army of Lovers' (5) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Army of Lovers' (5) 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, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Narcissus 'Army of Lovers' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial belonging to the genus Narcissus, known for its slender leaves and leafless stems bearing flowers with six perianth segments and a trumpet-shaped corona. This deciduous cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for diverse garden settings such as cottage gardens, city courtyards, and patios. Flowering in spring, it can also be used effectively as cut flowers or underplanting for roses and shrubs.
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
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Narcissus 'Army of Lovers' (5) 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, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Narcissus 'Army of Lovers' (5)
- Propagation
- Propagate by 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 'Army of Lovers' (5)?
Narcissus 'Army of Lovers' (5) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Army of Lovers' (5) need?
Narcissus 'Army of Lovers' (5) 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 'Army of Lovers' (5) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Army of Lovers' (5) 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 'Army of Lovers' (5)?
Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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