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.
'Barrett Browning'
daffodil
Choose a classic like Narcissus 'Barrett Browning' and be assured that you’ll achieve fantastic results! This perky-looking character is notable for its short cup and particularly broad span of creamy-white petals. Like sails, the petals catch the breeze which brings a nice flutter of movement to your planting scheme. That vivid, marmalade-orange trumpet with crimped edges and a flattened profile causes an eye-popping contrast with the halo of pristine petals. The tall stems of Narcissus 'Barrett Browning' are strong and sturdy, making this a resilient and durable choice which will light up the garden in April every year!
The large flowers and intense colours of Narcissus 'Barrett Browning' make this a florists’ favourite, lasting for seemingly ages as a cut flower. Introduced in 1945, this much-loved daffodil remains as garden worthy as ever, despite an ever-increasing crowd of newcomers! Vintage credentials help this variety stand the test of time, needing no special care and taking most sites and soils in its stride. Narcissus 'Barrett Browning' are ideal for pots and borders, even flourishing beneath deciduous trees where they will naturalise with ease.
Quantity
Plant profile
Plant calendar
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 'Barrett Browning'
- Flower colour
- White, cream, orange
- Bulb size
- 16/18❗
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
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
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.