Overview
Narcissus 'English Style' (4) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'English Style' (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 'English Style' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Narcissus genus, known for its bulb-forming perennial habit with slender leaves and leafless stems bearing spring flowers. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and is hardy to UK zone H6. It adapts well to various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, preferring moist but well-drained or well-drained conditions with a range of pH levels. Suitable for cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, and flower borders, it can also be used for cut flowers and underplanting. Plant bulbs in late summer to early autumn and propagate 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 'English Style' (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 'English Style' (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 'English Style' (4)?
Narcissus 'English Style' (4) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'English Style' (4) need?
Narcissus 'English Style' (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 'English Style' (4) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'English Style' (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 'English Style' (4)?
Removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
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