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.
'Falmouth Bay'
daffodil
Narcissus 'Falmouth Bay' has an effortlessly calm presence in the spring garden, its broad, pure white blooms bringing a sense of light and space just when it is most welcome. The flowers are notably large, with rounded outer petals that frame a gently flared cup, subtly brushed with green at the base. This delicate hint of colour gives Narcissus 'Falmouth Bay' a refined, almost porcelain-like quality, rather than anything overly showy. Held on sturdy stems above neat, grey-green foliage, Narcissus 'Falmouth Bay' offers a composed elegance that works beautifully in both traditional and more contemporary planting schemes.
Growing to around 50cm tall, Narcissus 'Falmouth Bay' has just enough height to weave comfortably through borders, while still being perfectly manageable in larger containers. Flowering in mid-spring, it pairs particularly well with soft pastels or cool-toned companions, where its crisp white blooms can lift and unify the planting. Despite its refined appearance, Narcissus 'Falmouth Bay' is a reliable and robust choice, returning each year with minimal fuss and steadily forming generous clumps. For those who appreciate subtle detail over bold display, Narcissus 'Falmouth Bay' proves that simplicity, when done well, is anything but ordinary.
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Plant profile
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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 'Falmouth Bay'
- Flower colour
- White, green
- Bulb size
- 12/14
- Established height
- 10-20cm
- 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
Woodland 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
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.