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.
'Sugar Dipped'
daffodil
Narcissus 'Sugar Dipped' has all the charm of a classic Cyclamineus daffodil, with elegantly reflexed petals and a trumpet that knows exactly how to draw attention. The flowers open in a lively cream-yellow, then gradually pale to snow-white as they mature, creating a beautifully fresh effect in borders and containers. At the centre, the long, funnel-shaped corona shines bright yellow, finished with a strongly frilled rim touched in white, as though each bloom has been lightly dipped in sugar. Neat, refined and full of spring character, Narcissus 'Sugar Dipped' is especially lovely planted where its intricate details can be admired up close.
In the garden, Narcissus 'Sugar Dipped' feels crisp, cheerful and just a little bit fancy, without ever becoming fussy. Its swept-back petals give the flowers a graceful sense of movement, pairing beautifully with blue muscari, early tulips, hyacinths and fresh young foliage. Plant Narcissus 'Sugar Dipped' in well-drained soil in sun or light shade, and it should return reliably each spring with very little encouragement. Ideal for pots, path edges and the front of borders, Narcissus 'Sugar Dipped' is a delightful choice for anyone who enjoys daffodils with poise, personality and a sugar-dusted flourish.
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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 'Sugar Dipped'
- Flower colour
- Cream, yellow, white
- Bulb size
- 12/14
- 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
- No
- 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
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
Expert care from
choice to delivery
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