- Botanical name: Narcissus 'Elka'
- Common name: Daffodil
- Family: Amaryllidaceae
White
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Narcissus ‘Elka’ is a miniature and early blooming daffodil. It produces white petals and a light yellow trumpet that matures and turns a creamy white.
Narcissus ‘Elka’ grows best when planted in well-drained soil in full or partial sun. It’s suitable to grow in pots and containers as well as beds and borders. Narcissus ‘Elka’ has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
How to grow Narcissus 'Elka'
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Plant size
25cm height
15cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist / chalky / alkaline
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 flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does not 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 'Elka' and wildlife
Narcissus 'Elka' has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Narcissus 'Elka' poisonous?
Narcissus 'Elka' 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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