Overview

Narcissus 'Happy Feet' (2) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Happy Feet' (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, cut flowers, flower borders and beds and underplanting of roses and shrubs.

About

Narcissus 'Happy Feet' is a bulb-forming perennial cultivar within the Narcissus genus, known for its clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. Like other Narcissus plants, it produces slender leaves and leafless stems that bear flowers in spring. These flowers typically feature six perianth segments and a cup-shaped or trumpet-like corona. 'Happy Feet' thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a range of soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is ideal for cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, flower borders, and as cut flowers.

About the genus

Narcissus is a genus of predominantly spring flowering perennial plants of the amaryllis family, Amaryllidaceae. Various common names including daffodil, narcissus, and jonquil, are used to describe some or all members of the genus.

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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 'Happy Feet' (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, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds, Underplanting of roses and shrubs

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Narcissus 'Happy Feet' (2)

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 'Happy Feet' (2)?

Narcissus 'Happy Feet' (2) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Narcissus 'Happy Feet' (2) need?

Narcissus 'Happy Feet' (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 'Happy Feet' (2) hardy in the UK?

Narcissus 'Happy Feet' (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 'Happy Feet' (2)?

Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.

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