Overview
Narcissus 'Downing College' (2) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Downing College' (2) 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 'Downing College' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Narcissus genus, which comprises bulb-forming perennials with slender leaves and stems bearing individual or clustered flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for various garden aspects and exposures. It prefers well-drained soils of chalk, clay, loam, or sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, and flower borders, offering spring interest through its attractive blooms. Planting is best done in late summer to early autumn, with propagation 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
- North-facing, East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Narcissus 'Downing College' (2) 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 'Downing College' (2)
- 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 'Downing College' (2)?
Narcissus 'Downing College' (2) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Downing College' (2) need?
Narcissus 'Downing College' (2) 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 'Downing College' (2) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Downing College' (2) 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 'Downing College' (2)?
Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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