About
Narcissus serotinus (Division 13), the autumn-flowering daffodil, is a species daffodil from the Mediterranean producing white flowers with a small, yellow or orange cup in autumn � unusually late for a narcissus. A rewarding specialist bulb for a sunny, very well-drained, sheltered position.
About the genus
Narcissus are bulbous perennials with strap-shaped leaves and leafless stems bearing solitary or clustered flowers, each with six spreading perianth segments and a central cup or trumpet-shaped corona. A classic spring bulb for borders, naturalising and cutting.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid
Soil moisturePoorly-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeBogs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitTufted
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0-0.1 metre
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Native toEurope
Care notes
CultivationNaturally found in acid bogs, moorlands and other wet, peaty places. Needs humus-rich, permanently wet, nutrient-poor, acid soil in a sunny position
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free