Narcissus tazetta subsp. lacticolor
Grooved narcissus
Also known as Narcissus canaliculatus
- Height × spread
- 0.15m × 0.15m
- Position
- Full sun
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Flowers
- Spring
Availability
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About this plant
This is a small and dainty daffodil. It carries a cluster of flowers on each stem. The flowers have a starry white perianth around the small, golden, cup at its centre. The flower face has a slightly flattened appearance which adds to the charm. The blooms have a delectable, sweet, fragrance. There is fine grassy foliage. Give this a sunny spot in soil that is light, preferably sandy, and quick draining. It likes to be dry during the summer months. This reaches 15cm (6in) height with equivalent spread.
- Flower colour
- White, Yellow
- Foliage colour
- Green
- Variegated
- No
- Scent
- Yes, sweet
- Shape
- Bell
- Height
- 0.15m
- Spread
- 0.15m
- Season of interest
- Spring
- Flowers in
- Spring
- Evergreen
- Deciduous
- Garden style
- Scented garden, Cottage garden
- Sun or shade
- Likes full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Gravelly soil, Loam (normal), Sandy soil
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, Neutral
- Drainage
- Well drained soil
- Hardiness
- Average winter to - 10C (RHS H4)
- Borders & containers
- Borders
- Use for
- Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant
- Maintenance
- Easycare – low/no maintenance
- Hazards
- Yes, potentially harmful; Humans: Harmful if eaten; skin irritant
Spring
Spring · Outdoors
Apply an organic mulch
Apply a 5-10cm layer of organic mulch around the plant in spring to reduce weeds, retain moisture and keep roots cool in summer. Leave a 10cm gap between the stem and the mulch to prevent stem rot. Before applying mulch, clear the area of weeds and water if it hasn't rained recently. Use biodegradable material such as garden compost, well-rotted manure, leaf mould or bark chippings as mulch.
A mulch is a covering that can: protect the soil surface from rain, heat and cold; deter weeds; provide nutrients. Organic indicates that material has vegetative origin e.g. manure, compost. Synthetics i.e. plastics, or stones are often called mulches.
Spring-Autumn · Outdoors
Water during dry periods
For plants in the ground, when there has been little or no rain for a period of 7-10 days and the soil is dry, give it a deep watering and repeat weekly until there is a downpour of rain. Check plants in pots more frequently, especially in hot weather.
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