Overview
Narcissus 'Easter Party' (2) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Easter Party' (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 'Easter Party' 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 clusters. 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 well-drained to moist but well-drained. Suitable for cottage gardens, patios, and flower borders, it flowers in spring and can be propagated by removing offsets as the foliage dies back 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 'Easter Party' (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 'Easter Party' (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 'Easter Party' (2)?
Narcissus 'Easter Party' (2) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Easter Party' (2) need?
Narcissus 'Easter Party' (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 'Easter Party' (2) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Easter Party' (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 'Easter Party' (2)?
Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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