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
'British Gamble'
daffodil
Narcissus 'British Gamble' is anything but a risky choice—despite what the name may suggest. This large-cupped daffodil is all about generous proportions and gentle colour. Its enormous flowers are a pastel lover’s dream, with elegant ivory-white petals fanning out behind a broad, flared trumpet. That cup, softly yellow at its base, is delicately edged with salmon-pink—like a watercolour wash that decided to settle in just the right place. Narcissus 'British Gamble' manages to feel both classic and quietly playful, with a colour combination that shifts ever so slightly with the spring light.
Best planted where its size and subtle hues can be fully appreciated, Narcissus 'British Gamble' is ideal for borders, spring arrangements, or front-of-house displays that welcome the season in style. It enjoys a sunny or lightly shaded position in well-drained soil and, like most daffodils, is delightfully unfussy. Despite its refined appearance, Narcissus 'British Gamble' is a reliable performer, returning year after year with the same impressive blooms. Whether you’re after something showy yet soft, or simply want a standout addition to your spring planting, Narcissus 'British Gamble' offers size, elegance, and a hint of the unexpected—all in one rather lovely package.
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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 'British Gamble'
- Flower colour
- Cream, white, yellow, salmon, pink
- Bulb size
- 14/16
- 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
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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
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
Good for cutting
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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