Overview
Narcissus 'Joy Symphony' (1) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Joy Symphony' (1) 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 'Joy Symphony' is a bulbous perennial from the genus Narcissus, known for its clump-forming habit and deciduous foliage. This cultivar produces slender leafless stems that bear the characteristic flowers with six perianth segments and a trumpet-shaped corona, typical of the genus. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for a variety of soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is moist but well-drained. Hardy to UK zone H6, 'Joy Symphony' is ideal for cottage gardens, containers, and flower borders, offering spring interest and suitability for 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 'Joy Symphony' (1) 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 'Joy Symphony' (1)
- 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 'Joy Symphony' (1)?
Narcissus 'Joy Symphony' (1) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Joy Symphony' (1) need?
Narcissus 'Joy Symphony' (1) 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 'Joy Symphony' (1) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Joy Symphony' (1) 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 'Joy Symphony' (1)?
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)