About

This ornamental narcissus, reaching 35-50cm, producing well-formed flowers on sturdy stems in spring. The cultivar 'Recurvus' rewards with reliable spring colour.

About the genus

Narcissus are bulbous herbaceous perennials with linear leaves and leafless stems bearing flowers, which may be solitary or in umbels, with 6 spreading perianth segments and a cup or trumpet-shaped corona

Plant details

Suggested usesBorders, naturalising in grass, containers, cutting

Care notes

CultivationPlant bulbs in late summer to early autumn in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade
PruningAllow foliage to die down naturally. Do not cut leaves until yellow
PropagationDivide clumps every 3-5 years after foliage dies down. Separate offsets
Pest resistanceNarcissus bulb fly and slugs can damage bulbs. Firm planting helps
Disease resistanceBasal rot and leaf scorch may occur. Ensure good drainage