- Botanical name: Narcissus 'Actaea'
- Common name: Daffodil
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
White
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
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.
How to grow Narcissus 'Actaea'
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Plant size
45cm height
16cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, east facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do not Plant in May |
J
Do not Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Divide | ||||||||||||
| Divide |
J
Do not Divide in January |
F
Do not Divide in February |
M
Do not Divide in March |
A
Do not Divide in April |
M
Do not Divide in May |
J
Do Divide in June |
J
Do not Divide in July |
A
Do not Divide in August |
S
Do not Divide in September |
O
Do not Divide in October |
N
Do not Divide in November |
D
Do not Divide in December |
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 Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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