Narcissus 'Minnow'

tazetta daffodil bulbs

Eventual height & spread

Narcissus 'Minnow'

tazetta daffodil bulbs

  • 9cm pot | 3 per pot
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  • Position: full sun or partial shade
  • Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or general-purpose potting compost for containers
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: April
  • Hardiness: fully hardy
  • Bulb size: 10/12


This charming, miniature daffodil is robust and easy to grow, and will reliably come back year after year in ever-increasing numbers. Producing loose clusters of sweetly scented flowers in early spring, the minnow daffodil also makes excellent cut flowers for the vase.

A Tazetta daffodil, Narcissus ‘Minnow’ typically produces several flowering stems per bulb, each topped with up to 5 small-cupped flowerheads. Initially butter yellow, the ‘petals’ (or perianth segments) fade to a creamy white as the flowers mature, creating a delightful bicoloured effect.

Miniature daffodils and when to plant them

Tolerant of full sun or lightly dappled shade, and growing to approximately 20cm in height, miniature daffodils are ideal for pots or border edges, but they’ll also naturalise well in a lawn.

The best months to get them in the ground are September and October, although they can also be planted in November or December in warmer regions.

Goes well with pairings

Narcissus ‘Minnow’ is an easy to mix daffodil, and can be paired in a number of different ways. To create a successional bulb display lasting six months or so, team them with your favourite snowdrops, crocus, tulips and alliums.

Alternatively, concoct a classic, blue and yellow spring combination by mixing them with grape hyacinths or striped squills.

They’ll also look wonderful if scattered informally and planted at the base of deciduous trees or shrubs, providing a vibrant splash of March colour while the larger plants are still in their dormancy.

Collections included in

One of our favourite Tazetta daffodils, we’ve used ‘Minnow’ in a couple of our pre-designed bulb collections. The "Award-winning perfumed daffodil collection" contains three popular scented varieties, while the "Award-winning compact daffodil collection" contains six outstanding proven performers.



  • Garden care:
    Daffodil bulbs are quick and easy to plant, and once established will need very little care. They’re happiest in a sunny spot, with moderately fertile, moist but well drained soil, so avoid heavy shade and waterlogged soils.

    The two golden rules when planting Narcissus in the ground are: plant them pointy side up, and make sure they’re approximately three times as deep as they are tall (when measured from their tip to their base).

    To create a more organic look and feel, plant minnow daffodil bulbs in generous clusters or drifts, rather than space them singly at regular intervals. A good way to achieve this is to scatter a few handfuls of bulbs on the ground and plant them where they fall.

    Before planting in a border, dig the area over with a fork and work in some composted organic matter and apply some general purpose fertiliser. You can then either dig individual holes (to the required depth) for single bulbs, or create larger holes and plant several bulbs at once. If planting bulbs in a lawn, find a spot where they will be undisturbed while in growth.

    When planting in pots, use a good quality general-purpose potting compost, and if you wish, top them off with a few winter and spring flowering bedding plants, such as bellis or winter-flowering pansies.

    However you choose to plant your bulbs, water them in well afterwards. They’ll require little maintenance for their first year of flower, but thereafter will benefit from an application of general-purpose fertiliser each spring.

    After flowering, it’s important to make sure the foliage is left to die back naturally. This usually takes 6 to 8 weeks, so during this time do not cut the leaves back, or tie them in a knot.
    • Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant

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