Overview
Narcissus 'Eden Song' (2) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Eden Song' (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 'Eden Song' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Narcissus genus, which comprises bulb-forming perennials with slender leaves and leafless stems bearing flowers either singly or in umbels. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, with a preference for moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, and flower borders, offering spring interest when its characteristic six perianth segments and trumpet-shaped corona bloom.
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 'Eden Song' (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 'Eden Song' (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 'Eden Song' (2)?
Narcissus 'Eden Song' (2) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Eden Song' (2) need?
Narcissus 'Eden Song' (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 'Eden Song' (2) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Eden Song' (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 'Eden Song' (2)?
Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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