paper-white daffodil

Plant at one and a half to two times its own depth in autumn. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil that is constantly moist during the growing season. Will survive outdoors in mild areas, or may be grown in containers under cover. See daffodil cultivation for further advice

Deadhead as flowers fade and allow the leaves to die down naturally

Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer

May be attacked by slugs, large narcissus bulb fly, narcissus eelworm, and bulb scale mite

May be affected by narcissus basal rot, narcissus leaf scorch or daffodil viruses