Overview
Narcissus 'Double Dee' (4) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Double Dee' (4) 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 'Double Dee' 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 suitable for various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained or well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, and flower borders. Bulbs should be planted in late summer to early autumn, with offsets removed in early summer as the foliage fades. It 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 'Double Dee' (4) 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 'Double Dee' (4)
- 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 'Double Dee' (4)?
Narcissus 'Double Dee' (4) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Double Dee' (4) need?
Narcissus 'Double Dee' (4) 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 'Double Dee' (4) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Double Dee' (4) 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 'Double Dee' (4)?
Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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