- Botanical name: Narcissus 'Bridal Crown'
- Common name: Daffodil
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb
White
Green
- Key features:
- Scented flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Narcissus ‘Bridal Crown’ bears loose clusters of double creamy white flowers on tall stems. Flowers have a strong, sweet fragrance. It’s perfect for growing in spring container displays and borders, and makes an excellent cut flower.
Grow in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Narcissus ‘Bridal Crown’ can also be forced in winter – simply plant bulbs 5cm deep in pots and keep in a cold frame outdoors until the roots appear. Then move them into the greenhouse, gradually acclimatising the bulbs to indoor temperatures. Water freely and feed with weak high potash fertiliser once a week. Bring into the house once the flower buds appear.
How to grow Narcissus 'Bridal Crown'
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Plant size
35cm height
10cm spread
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Aspect
East facing, south facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
Plant calendar
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A
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J
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J
Do not Plant in July |
A
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S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do Plant in October |
N
Do Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
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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
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O
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N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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Do not Divide in January |
F
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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 'Bridal Crown' and wildlife
Narcissus 'Bridal Crown' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Narcissus 'Bridal Crown' poisonous?
Narcissus 'Bridal Crown' 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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