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
'Fire Drill'
daffodil
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.
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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 'Fire Drill'
- Flower colour
- White, orange, salmon
- Bulb size
- 14/16
- 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
- Scented
- No
- 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
Great for shade
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Naturalising
Low maintenance
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