Overview
Narcissus 'Darkest of All' (10) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Darkest of All' (10) 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 'Darkest of All' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial from the Amaryllidaceae family. Like other Narcissus plants, it produces slender, deciduous leaves and leafless stems that bear flowers in spring. The flowers feature six outwardly extending perianth segments and a trumpet-shaped corona. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts to a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Suitable for cottage gardens, city courtyards, and containers, it is hardy to UK zone H6 and can be propagated by removing offsets 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 'Darkest of All' (10) 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 'Darkest of All' (10)
- 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 'Darkest of All' (10)?
Narcissus 'Darkest of All' (10) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Darkest of All' (10) need?
Narcissus 'Darkest of All' (10) 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 'Darkest of All' (10) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Darkest of All' (10) 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 'Darkest of All' (10)?
Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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