Plant daffodil bulbs from September to November. If needed, store them somewhere cool and dry, away from mice, but plant before they begin to deteriorate.
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Narcissus
'Arctic Bells'
daffodil
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.
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Plant profile
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, two to three times their own height deep and around 10cm apart. Smaller bulbs can be planted slightly closer together.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Established bulbs in borders rarely need more, but water during dry spring weather and keep containers lightly moist.
Remove faded flowers, but leave the stems and foliage until they turn yellow and die back naturally. The bulbs can remain planted throughout the year.
- Botanical name
- Narcissus bulbocodium 'Arctic Bells'
- Flower colour
- Cream, pale yellow
- Bulb size
- 8/10
- Established height
- 10-20cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 75 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Meadows
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
Perfect for pots
Fragrant
Great for shade
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Packed in paper
Naturalising
Low maintenance
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