Narcissus 'Arctic Bells'
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Description
Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' is a charming little petticoat daffodil that proves delicacy and resilience can go hand in hand. Reaching just 17cm in height, Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' carries its flowers close to the ground, where their subtle beauty can be fully appreciated. The blooms are a soft, creamy yellow, each with a graceful, funnel-shaped corona that flares gently like a finely pleated skirt. Surrounding it, the narrow, pointed petals lend an elegant star-like contrast, while the slender, dark green foliage provides a refined backdrop. There is also a light fragrance to enjoy, making Narcissus bulbocodium 'Arctic Bells' as pleasing to the senses as it is to the eye.
Flowering generously over a long stretch from early spring, Narcissus bulbocodium 'Arctic Bells' is particularly well suited to naturalising, where it can quietly weave itself through grass or settle into rockeries and the front of borders. Its compact size makes Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' ideal for containers too, where its intricate form can be admired up close. Planted in drifts, it creates a soft, understated tapestry of colour that feels entirely in keeping with the season. Despite its dainty appearance, Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' is wonderfully reliable, returning each year with increasing charm and a gentle, unforced elegance that never feels contrived.
Petticoat daffodils take their name from the flared corona, resembling the bell-shaped skirts once worn beneath dresses.
Key features
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Fragrant
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Narcissus bulbocodium 'Arctic Bells'
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Flower colour
Cream, pale yellow
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Bulb size
8/10
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Established height
10-20cm
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Established spread
5-10cm
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Plant spacing
75 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Meadows
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
RHS Award (AGM)
Yes
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Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' bulbs from mid to late autumn
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
Plant your bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart
Place the Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
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Orders placed before 1 September 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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