Overview
Narcissus 'Pink Smiles' (2) is a clump forming bulbs in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus 'Pink Smiles' (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 'Pink Smiles' is a bulb-forming perennial cultivar within the Narcissus genus, known for its slender leaves and stems that bear flowers individually or in clusters. This clump-forming plant has deciduous foliage and thrives in full sun or partial shade, preferring well-drained soils ranging from chalk to clay and sand with various pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, city courtyards, patios, and flower borders. Flowering in spring, it is also valued for cut flowers and underplanting beneath roses and shrubs.
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 'Pink Smiles' (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 'Pink Smiles' (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 'Pink Smiles' (2)?
Narcissus 'Pink Smiles' (2) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus 'Pink Smiles' (2) need?
Narcissus 'Pink Smiles' (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 'Pink Smiles' (2) hardy in the UK?
Narcissus 'Pink Smiles' (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 'Pink Smiles' (2)?
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)