Overview
Narcissus poeticus is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Narcissus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Narcissus poeticus grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, patio and container plants, cottage and informal garden, underplanting of roses and shrubs, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Narcissus poeticus, the poet's daffodil, poet's narcissus, nargis, pheasant's eye, findern flower or pinkster lily, was one of the first daffodils to be cultivated, and is frequently identified as the narcissus of ancient times. It is also often associated with the Greek legend of Narcissus.
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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 poeticus size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Cottage and informal garden, Underplanting of roses and shrubs, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Narcissus poeticus
- 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 poeticus?
Narcissus poeticus prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Narcissus poeticus need?
Narcissus poeticus 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 poeticus hardy in the UK?
Narcissus poeticus 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 poeticus?
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)