Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Narcissus 'Actaea' is a member of the poeticus division of daffodils. In late spring delightful single, fragrant white flowers are produced with flattened, bowl-shaped trumpets of yellow edged in red.It's a superb choice for growing at the front of a spring border or in pots as part of a spring container display.

For best results grow Narcissus 'Actaea' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Plant bulbs at one and half times their own depth. The Royal Horticultural Society have given it their prestigious Award of Garden Merit.

Plant calendar

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Narcissus ‘Actaea’ and wildlife

Narcissus ‘Actaea’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Narcissus ‘Actaea’ poisonous?

Narcissus ‘Actaea’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Narcissus 'Actaea'
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