- Botanical name: Narcissus bulbocodium 'Golden Bells'
- Common name: Daffodil
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
- Plant Type: Bulb, Perennial
Yellow
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Daffodils flower early in the season, bringing cheer to the garden when little else is in flower. Some cultivars flower as early as January, while others flower in late-March to April. By choosing carefully you can have daffodils flowering continually in your garden for up to four months.
Narcissus ‘Golden Bells’ is a cultivar of Narcissus bulbocodium, often referred to as the hoop petticoat daffodil. It has large, bold, yellow trumpets and slender, star-shaped petals. Growing to a height of just 20cm, ‘Golden Bells’ is perfect for growing in spring container displays, and is also suitable for naturalising in grass and dotting around the front of the border. Blooms are weather resistant and make interesting cut flowers.
How to grow Narcissus 'Golden Bells'
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Plant size
20cm height
10cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun
- 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 | |
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| 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 'Golden Bells' and wildlife
Narcissus 'Golden Bells' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Narcissus 'Golden Bells' poisonous?
Narcissus 'Golden Bells' 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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