Overview

Narcissus 'Carrot Nose' (1) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Carrot Nose' (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 'Carrot Nose' 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 moisture levels ranging from moist but well-drained to well-drained soils. Suitable for cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, and flower borders, it is typically planted in late summer to early autumn and flowers in spring.

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 'Carrot Nose' (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 'Carrot Nose' (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 'Carrot Nose' (1)?

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

What soil does Narcissus 'Carrot Nose' (1) need?

Narcissus 'Carrot Nose' (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 'Carrot Nose' (1) hardy in the UK?

Narcissus 'Carrot Nose' (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 'Carrot Nose' (1)?

Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.

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