Narcissus lobularis
"Lent lily"
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Description
Although one of the common names for Narcissus lobularis is the wild daffodil (in addition to the Lent lily), it is far superior than almost any wild plant we can think of! Narcissus lobularis has dainty flowers comprising a beautiful deep yellow trumpet and twisted, cream-yellow tapering outer petals (perianth segments). In early spring, the nodding flowers may be as much as 7cm across.
It is believed that this is the narcissus that inspired one of the most famous poems in the English language: Wordsworth’s I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud, whilst he was walking along the shores of Ullswater in the Lake District. Garden forms of this plant are generally more upright than those seen growing in the wild. All have grey-green leaves, up to 50cm long.
Narcissus pseudo. subsp. lobularis is wonderful when planted in borders, flowerbeds, rockeries and woodlands. However, it is also the perfect narcissus for naturalising—the flowers produce seeds, and it self-sows readily; in a wild area of the garden, you will end up with gorgeous clumps of them. The bulbs of this narcissus are small—but the plants that grow from them pack a punch!
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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Fragrant
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Naturalising
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Packed in paper bags
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Low maintenance
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Fully hardy
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Narcissus pseudo. subsp. lobularis
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Flower colour
Cream, yellow
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Bulb size
5/6
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Established height
20-30cm
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Established spread
10-20cm
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Plant spacing
75 bulbs per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial, Naturalising
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
1st year
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Sunlight
Full sun, Dappled shade
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Position
Sheltered
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Suitable for
Borders
Coastal gardens
Cottage gardens
Cut flower gardens
Gravel gardens
Large containers
Low maintenance gardens
Meadows
Pots
Woodland gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Damp -
Soil type
Clay
Loam
Loam-based compost
Multipurpose compost
Sandy
Stony -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
Yes
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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 lobularis bulbs from mid to late autumn
Plant in borders or containers in sun or partial shade
Plant your "Lent lily" bulbs two to three times as deep as the bulb is high
Space the bulbs about twice the bulb diameter apart
Place the Narcissus lobularis bulbs with the pointed side facing upwards
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Orders placed before 1 September 2025
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