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.
Narcissus 'Dutch Master' is, quite simply, the daffodil by which all others are judged. With its clear, confident yellow and perfectly proportioned trumpet—equal in length to its petals—Narcissus 'Dutch Master' embodies that quintessential spring silhouette we all carry in our minds. Flowering from early to mid-season, it arrives with impeccable timing, lifting the garden just as winter loosens its grip. There is a reassuring familiarity to Narcissus 'Dutch Master', yet it never feels tired; rather, it stands as a benchmark of enduring beauty, refined over decades since its introduction before 1938.
Exceptionally easy to grow, Narcissus 'Dutch Master' thrives in beds, borders and containers, and makes a superb cut flower for bringing that unmistakable spring brightness indoors. Tall, poised, and reliably vigorous, Narcissus 'Dutch Master' has a natural ability to anchor planting schemes, pairing effortlessly with both subtle pastels and bolder companions. Whether planted generously for a classic sweep or dotted through mixed arrangements, Narcissus 'Dutch Master' leads the display with quiet authority—proof that sometimes, the original truly is the master.
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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 'Dutch Master'
- Flower colour
- Yellow
- 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
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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
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