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.
'Banana Splash'
daffodil
Bright, playful, and wonderfully distinctive, Narcissus 'Banana Splash' brings a cheerful twist to the spring garden. This split-corona variety is defined by its crisp white outer petals, which provide the perfect canvas for the exuberant centre to shine. In Narcissus 'Banana Splash', the corona opens into a frilled, flattened ring of vibrant banana-yellow, creating a lively contrast that feels both fresh and uplifting. There is a certain informality to its form, as though each bloom has unfurled with a carefree flourish. Planted in clusters or dotted through borders, Narcissus 'Banana Splash' adds a splash of brightness that enlivens surrounding plantings.
As the flowers mature, Narcissus 'Banana Splash' develops a gently ruffled texture at its centre, catching the light and adding subtle movement to its display. The open-faced blooms sit comfortably among other spring favourites, blending beautifully with soft pastels or standing out against deeper hues. Reliable and easy-going, Narcissus 'Banana Splash' performs well in borders, containers, or naturalistic settings, where its distinctive silhouette can be appreciated up close. For those drawn to something a little different yet effortlessly charming, Narcissus 'Banana Splash' offers a refreshing and joyful note in the seasonal composition.
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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 'Banana Splash'
- Flower colour
- Yellow, cream, white
- Bulb size
- 14/16
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- No
- 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
lawns
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
Expert care from
choice to delivery
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