Narcissus 'Actaea'
poeticus daffodil bulbs
Narcissus 'Actaea' is an old-fashioned daffodil that has been awarded the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society for it great qualities. The flowers are quite different from the traditional forms, having a ruff of large white outer petals and a small yellow cup edged with orange. They have a lovely scent and are said to be largely ignored by deer, so a good choice for a wild meadow.
How to care for Narcissus Actaea:
Wearing gloves plant bulbs 10-15cm (4-6in) deep and 10cm (4in) apart in autumn. After flowering feed with a balanced fertiliser, deadhead the flowers, but do not be tempted to cut back or tidy the foliage after flowering as this will interfere with the bulbs’ ability to store energy for the following year's flowers.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.1m
Position:
Full sun / light shade
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
10 × bulbs
£12.99
£1.30 each
available to order from summer
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30 × bulbs
£35.99
£1.20 each
available to order from summer
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