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.
'Silver Chimes'
daffodil
Narcissus 'Silver Chimes' is the garden equivalent of a crisp white shirt—elegant, effortless, and always in style. This triandrus variety offers clusters of dainty, downward-facing blooms, each with pristine white petals and a cup in the palest yellow. Lightly scented and multi-flowering, Narcissus 'Silver Chimes' lives up to its name by bringing a fresh, luminous quality to borders, containers, and woodland-style plantings. It’s a daffodil with a gentle presence—refined rather than flashy, but quietly captivating all the same.
Best grown in a sunny or lightly shaded position with well-drained soil, Narcissus 'Silver Chimes' is a reliable spring performer that returns each year without fuss. Its compact size and softly arching stems make it ideal for the front of borders, tucked into pots, or dotted through a naturalised area where its subtle beauty can really sing. Pair Narcissus 'Silver Chimes' with other early bloomers for a layered, natural look, or let it shine on its own for a more minimalist approach. Whether you’re a seasoned bulb enthusiast or a gardener seeking a dash of elegance, Narcissus 'Silver Chimes' brings fragrance, charm, and a touch of spring lightness to any planting scheme.
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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 'Silver Chimes'
- Flower colour
- White, cream, pale-yellow
- Bulb size
- 15/17
- Established height
- 20-30cm
- Established spread
- 5-10cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
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Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 75 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
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Sheltered
Exposed - Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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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
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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.