Overview
Narcissus 'Edward Buxton' (3) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Edward Buxton' (3) 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 'Edward Buxton' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial within the Amaryllidaceae family. Like other Narcissus, it produces slender, deciduous leaves and leafless stems that bear spring flowers, each with six perianth segments and a trumpet-shaped corona. This cultivar thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring well-drained soils including chalk, clay, loam, and sand. Suitable for a variety of garden settings such as cottage gardens, city courtyards, and patios, it also makes an excellent cut flower. Plant bulbs in late summer to early autumn and propagate by removing offsets as the foliage fades 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 'Edward Buxton' (3) 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 'Edward Buxton' (3)
- 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 'Edward Buxton' (3)?
Narcissus 'Edward Buxton' (3) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Edward Buxton' (3) need?
Narcissus 'Edward Buxton' (3) 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 'Edward Buxton' (3) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Edward Buxton' (3) 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 'Edward Buxton' (3)?
Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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