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.
'Classic Garden'
daffodil
Among the earliest to announce the season, Narcissus 'Classic Garden' arrives with a brightness that feels almost ahead of its time. While many daffodils are still gathering pace, Narcissus 'Classic Garden' is already in bloom, its golden-yellow petals gently swept back to reveal a slender, glowing orange trumpet. This notably early display makes it especially valuable for injecting colour into the garden’s quieter moments, when fresh tones are most appreciated. Held on strong, upright stems, Narcissus 'Classic Garden' stands resilient against brisk spring weather, maintaining its poise even when conditions are less than ideal.
The advantage of such earliness becomes clear in planting schemes, where Narcissus 'Classic Garden' can be used to extend the flowering season with effortless continuity. It pairs beautifully with the very first crocuses and early tulips, or shines alone as a confident harbinger of spring. Reliable and undemanding, Narcissus 'Classic Garden' returns year after year, its consistent performance matched by its distinctive colouring. Whether planted in generous sweeps or smaller groupings, Narcissus 'Classic Garden' offers that uplifting sense of anticipation—an early, golden promise that the garden is stirring back to life.
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 'Classic Garden'
- Flower colour
- Yellow, orange
- Bulb size
- 12/14
- 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
- RHS Award (AGM)
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
-
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
-
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.