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.
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Deluxe
Narcissus
'Shrike'
daffodil
Narcissus 'Shrike' brings a delightful touch of eccentricity to the spring garden, combining elegance with just the right dash of flamboyance. The pristine white outer petals are all calm composure, while the split corona bursts forth in salmon-pink to orange tones like a ruffled cravat at a garden soirée. It’s a daffodil that doesn’t shout but certainly makes itself noticed—charming with a touch of cheek. With Narcissus 'Shrike', there’s always something to admire, whether you’re up close inspecting every ruffle or enjoying the overall effect from across the lawn.
As if good looks weren’t enough, Narcissus 'Shrike' is also the proud holder of the RHS Award of Garden Merit—a proper stamp of approval that means it performs as well as it preens. This variety is perfect for adding a bit of flair to borders, containers, or naturalised areas where you want both character and class. Narcissus 'Shrike' blooms reliably, asking little in return beyond a sunny spot and well-drained soil. It’s a showstopper without the drama, a daffodil that turns heads with style rather than noise. In short, Narcissus 'Shrike' is the botanical equivalent of quiet confidence in fabulous shoes.
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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 'Shrike'
- Flower colour
- Salmon, pink, orange, white
- 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
- Scented
- No
- 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
-
Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
Good for cutting
Perfect for pots
Great for shade
Thrives in full sun
RHS Recommended
Perennial
Fully hardy
Naturalising
Low maintenance
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