Overview
Narcissus 'Hoop De Doo' (10) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Hoop De Doo' (10) 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 'Hoop De Doo' is a bulb-forming perennial cultivar within the Narcissus genus, known for its slender leaves and stems that bear flowers typically with six perianth segments and a cup-shaped or trumpet-like corona. This clump-forming plant has deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, suitable for various soil types including chalk, clay, loam, and sand with a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is ideal for cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, and flower borders, offering seasonal interest in both winter and spring.
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 'Hoop De Doo' (10) 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 'Hoop De Doo' (10)
- 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 'Hoop De Doo' (10)?
Narcissus 'Hoop De Doo' (10) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Hoop De Doo' (10) need?
Narcissus 'Hoop De Doo' (10) 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 'Hoop De Doo' (10) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Hoop De Doo' (10) 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 'Hoop De Doo' (10)?
Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer.
More in the Narcissus genus
- Narcissusdaffodil
- Narcissus 'Willems Choice' (1)
- Narcissus 'Zaragoza' (4)
- Narcissus varduliensis (13)
- Narcissus 'Aventura' (2)
- Narcissus 'Belize' (2)
- Narcissus 'Double Itzim' (4)
- Narcissus 'Jack Sparrow' (6)