Narcissus 'Fire Drill'
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Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
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Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
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Description
Narcissus 'Fire Drill' is the sort of daffodil that stops you mid-path. Its crisp white petals throw that flamboyant split corona into even sharper relief, with ruffled segments glowing in a rich orange-red that seems almost lit from within. Flowering in early to mid-spring, Narcissus 'Fire Drill' brings a welcome jolt of colour just when the garden is beginning to stir properly. At around 40cm tall, it has a neat, versatile habit that sits beautifully among emerging perennials, soft grasses or low evergreen structure. Narcissus 'Fire Drill' also makes a splendid choice for pots, where every frilled detail can be admired up close.
Plant Narcissus 'Fire Drill' in full sun or partial shade, in well-drained soil, and it will reward you with a display that feels both polished and gloriously theatrical. It is ideal for borders and containers alike, slipping easily into more classic planting schemes or adding a sharp, modern contrast to softer spring combinations. There is something particularly satisfying about the way Narcissus 'Fire Drill' balances freshness and drama—bright, clean, and just a little bit cheeky. Use Narcissus 'Fire Drill' where spring needs a focal point, or weave it through other bulbs for a display with more depth and flair than the usual yellow chorus line.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Perfect for pots
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Comes back every year
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Naturalising
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Thrives well in full sun
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Great for shade
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Narcissus 'Fire Drill'
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Flower colour
White, orange, salmon
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Bulb size
14/16
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Established height
30-50cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
60 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Upright
Clump-forming -
Life cycle
Perennial
Naturalising -
Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade -
Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Pots
Large containers
Borders
Meadows
lawns
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
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Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
No
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Plant your Narcissus 'Fire Drill' bulbs from mid to late autumn
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
Plant your bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart
Place the Narcissus 'Fire Drill' bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
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Orders placed before 1 September 2026
You can expect your order in September 2026Orders placed 1 September - 15 October 2026
You can expect your order in October 2026Orders placed 16 October - 15 December 2026
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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