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daffodil 'Spring Essence'

Narcissus 'Spring Essence' (2)

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Narcissus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

'Spring Essence' has a strong, upright habit, with the flowers held above wide green leaves. The perianth segments are white, the corona extending almost to trumpet length, yellow with a paler flared rim. Early season

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Plant at one and a half to two times its own depth in autumn. Will tolerate most soils but prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil that is constantly moist during the growing season. See daffodil cultivation for further advice

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer

Pests

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

Diseases

Susceptible to narcissus basal rot

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio ContainerFlower BordersGround Cover

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatorySubmerged AquaticGreenhouse

Season of Interest

Spring

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Climbing

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years