Overview
Narcissus 'Catherine Johnston' (3) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Catherine Johnston' (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, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.
About
Narcissus 'Catherine Johnston' is a bulb-forming perennial cultivar within the Narcissus genus, known for its slender leaves and stems that bear flowers with six perianth segments and a trumpet-shaped corona. This clump-forming plant has deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, suitable for 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 ideal for cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, and flower borders. It blooms in spring and can be 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
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Narcissus 'Catherine Johnston' (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, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Narcissus 'Catherine Johnston' (3)
- 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 'Catherine Johnston' (3)?
Narcissus 'Catherine Johnston' (3) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Catherine Johnston' (3) need?
Narcissus 'Catherine Johnston' (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 'Catherine Johnston' (3) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Catherine Johnston' (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 'Catherine Johnston' (3)?
Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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