Overview

Narcissus 'Bob Minor' (1) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Bob Minor' (1) 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 'Bob Minor' 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 produces spring interest with its characteristic six perianth segments and a cup-shaped or trumpet-like corona. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided they are moist but well-drained. Suitable for a range of garden settings, it can be planted in late summer to early autumn and propagated by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.

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 'Bob Minor' (1) 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 'Bob Minor' (1)

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 'Bob Minor' (1)?

Narcissus 'Bob Minor' (1) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Narcissus 'Bob Minor' (1) need?

Narcissus 'Bob Minor' (1) 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 'Bob Minor' (1) hardy in the UK?

Narcissus 'Bob Minor' (1) 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 'Bob Minor' (1)?

Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.

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