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.
'Llanfair'
daffodil
Narcissus 'Llanfair' is one of those quietly extraordinary daffodils that rewards a second glance, then a third. Opening in soft cream to pale greenish-yellow, Narcissus 'Llanfair' soon shifts through subtler shades, settling into a creamy perianth with a delicate pale greenish-yellow ring at the base. That refined colouring alone would be enough to earn it a place in the spring border, yet the real marvel is the trumpet. Exceptionally long and elegantly cylindrical, it extends with remarkable poise in a soft salmon-pink tone that gives Narcissus 'Llanfair' an almost porcelain quality. It is a flower of nuance rather than noise, which somehow makes it all the more memorable.
Planted in generous drifts or tucked into smaller, considered groups, Narcissus 'Llanfair' brings an artist’s eye for colour to the garden just when winter’s greys begin to feel a touch repetitive. Narcissus 'Llanfair' pairs beautifully with dusky tulips, silver foliage and early-flowering perennials, though it is perfectly capable of stealing the scene on its own. There is a lovely sense of balance in the flower’s proportions, with that long trumpet lending height and grace without ever appearing showy. Narcissus 'Llanfair' also makes a superb cut flower, its unusual colouring becoming even more noticeable indoors. For gardeners who prefer spring bulbs with elegance, individuality and a rather polished sense of style, 'Llanfair' is an easy choice.
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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 'Llanfair'
- Flower colour
- Cream, pale-yellow, salmon
- Bulb size
- 12/14
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- 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
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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.