NARCISSUS (DAFFODILS)

The name daffodil is the common name for all members of the genus narcissus. This list is some of the more uncommn varietites rarely offered for sale. Please see our Autumn Catalogue for the standard varieties. 

Daffodils can be grown in almost any situation. Many are excellent for naturalising in grass whilst others look good carpeting the ground in the shade of trees or shrubs.
Many of the small daffodils grow best on a sunny rock garden or raised bed where they enjoy good drainage. This is especially true of the jonquil family.These are also scented.
Some daffodils, particularly Tete a tete and Toto have mutiheads and many short stems making them a good choice for pots where they can be mixed with grape hyacinth (miuscari) and small tulips. They vary in height form 4-16" and flower from January to May. Dormant bulbs are planted in the autumn 6" deep and 4-6" apart. Bulbs in grass can be spaced more generously.

Follow the links below for more extensive articles.

Growing bulbs in grass

Using small daffodils in the Garden

Bulbs for shade

Scented jonquils for the garden

Daffodils and Tulips in pots