Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus
pheasant’s eye species daffodil bulbs
- 10 × bulbs
- £8.99 £0.90 each
- available to order from summer
- 30 × bulbs
- £23.00 £0.77 each
- available to order from summer
Delivery options
- Bulbs (only) £4.99
- 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: March to May
- Hardiness: fully hardy
Fantastically fragrant, pure white May flowers with windswept petals and tiny, red-rimmed yellow cups. This old pheasant's eye narcissus is ideal for naturalising in grass. The small, sweetly scented blooms associate well with other native wildflowers, such as snake's head fritillaries and cowslips, which once flourished on moist pastureland.
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.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
