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.
'Petrel'
daffodil
Light up a dappled shade area with a twinkling display of Narcissus 'Petrel'. Producing between 3-5 starry flowers per stem, this triandrus daffodil throws out an enthusiastic and eye-catching display which you can look forward to seeing during spring every year. The gleaming white petals of Narcissus triandrus 'Petrel' are reflexed, which gives them a carefree windswept appearance, and a small white cup in the centre makes each bloom dainty and elegant. To top it all off, this Narcissus has a fantastic, sweet fragrance.
Narcissi are well known for being reliable and unfussy, and it’s no different for Narcissus 'Petrel'. Whilst it loves (and looks amazing) in dappled shade, it will also grow happily in full sun or full shade. Typically flowering between March to April, you’ll see this perennial daffodil grow back every year. As they naturalise over the years, they’ll form clumps which produce more flower stems, so you’ll not only get a display every year, but it will be even better than the last. It’s worth cutting a few to bring indoors for the scent!
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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 triandrus 'Petrel'
- Flower colour
- White
- Bulb size
- 10/12
- 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.