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.
'Riot'
daffodil
Create a carnival atmosphere in your spring displays with Narcissus 'Riot'. This flamboyant daffodil has a bold and brilliant personality thanks to its large-cupped blooms and striking colour contrasts. Prominent coronas in coral-pink are displayed against brilliant white petals. The coronas of Narcissus 'Riot' are distinctively thrown wide-open, splayed out against the petals in an extra showy display! Healthy mid-green foliage sets it off beautifully, creating a joyous and colourful effect.
If you’re seeking an injection of colour and fun to liven up your garden or pot-displays in mid spring, Narcissus 'Riot' would be the perfect choice. Standing at a good height of around 40cm, it has the versatility to be grown in pots or in the border. It will light up any slightly dull areas of the garden or patio, bringing instant zing. For maximum impact, plant up several pots of these to display together, or for a riotously colourful border, go for groups of at least 20 in the ground. Narcissus 'Riot' will do best in either a sunny spot, or in dappled shade, as long as the soil is free-draining, and is an easy-care bulb with good chances of returning each year in the right growing conditions.
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Plant profile
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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 'Riot'
- Flower colour
- White, peach
- 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
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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
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.