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.
'Shangani'
daffodil
Narcissus 'Shangani' brings a polished kind of glamour to the mid-spring garden, with broadly ovate perianth segments in rich golden yellow framing a neat, short funnel-shaped cup. The corona is lightly ribbed, glowing in the same warm yellow but finished with a finely brushed orange rim, which gives Narcissus 'Shangani' an extra touch of definition. It is a variety with real presence, bright enough to lift sleepy borders yet refined enough to sit beautifully among softer spring shades. Planted in groups, Narcissus 'Shangani' creates a luminous display that feels both cheerful and composed—never shouty, always elegant.
Exceptionally well suited to gardens, Narcissus 'Shangani' is ideal for mixed borders, underplanting beneath shrubs or roses, and natural-looking drifts where its clear colouring can catch the light. The flowers hold themselves with admirable poise, so Narcissus 'Shangani' looks every bit as good weaving through fresh green foliage as it does paired with tulips, muscari or other spring bulbs. Its golden tones bring warmth and structure at that useful moment when the garden is waking up but not yet in full chorus. Reliable, striking and just a little bit sophisticated, Narcissus 'Shangani' earns its place by doing exactly what a superb daffodil should—making spring look effortlessly well dressed.
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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 'Shangani'
- Flower colour
- Yellow, orange
- Bulb size
- 14/16
- 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
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- RHS Award (AGM)
- 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.