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Narcissus 'Actaea'
One month earlier to flower than the classic pheasant's eye narcissi – highly-scented and excellent in a border or grass. More
| 15 bulbs 260120-15 | £10.95 |
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| 30 bulbs 260120-30 | £19.95 |
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More Details
This beautiful and delicate narcissus flowers one month earlier than the classic Pheasant's Eye narcissi. Highly scented and excellent in a border or grass.
| Genus | Narcissus |
| Group/Species |
Poeticus Pure white petals. Cup frequently has a green (or other colour) centre surrounded by yellow with a red rim. Fragrant flowers, usually one per stem. Click here for more information about narcissi divisions. |
| Variety | Actaea |
| Type | Perennial |
| Common Name | Daffodil |
| Border Position | Border (Front) |
| Bulb Size |
12/14 For more info on bulb sizes, click here. |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Part Shade |
| Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
| Height | 45cm (18in) |
| Spacing | Plant pointy end up, 10-15cm (4-6in) inches deep with three to four inches between each bulb. |
| Care Tips | Plant anytime from August-November. Plant pointy end up, 10-15cm deep with 8-10cm between each bulb in borders (less in containers). After flowering deadhead but allow leaves to die back naturally to give the bulbs strength for the following year. |
| Flowering | March - April |
| Vase Life | Narcissi make great cut flowers lasting up to a week in the vase. I love them jumbled up in large jugs on the table. Be careful mixing with other flower types as their stems give off a compound that is toxic to other flowers and soak their stems in warm water before displaying to stop the 'goo' from running out. |
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Advice & Videos
How to plant narcissi bulbs
Learn how to plant narcissi bulbs in your beds, in grass and in pots, or find instructions for forcing indoor narcissi.
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Delivery
Bulb Delivery - When in stock, please allow up to 3 weeks for despatch.
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Narcissus 'Actaea' reviews
Average based on 7 reviews
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Reviewed 19th July 2019 by Hello Lorraine The service at Sarah Raven is well organised, informative and prompt. The Narcissus 'Actaea' bulbs I ordered arrived in good condition and on flowering this Spring provided a good addition to a bed of mixed white bulbs that provides 2-3 months of interest. |
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Reviewed 10th July 2019 by Hello Tara
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Reviewed 5th July 2019 by Hello Rebecca A beautiful delicate narcissus. |
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Reviewed 4th July 2019 by Hello Loveday They all came up and were lovely |
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Reviewed 21st June 2019 by Jean
I enjoyed the Actea narcissus bulbs planted in pots in my porch -wonderful perfume. Have now planted them in my back garden and am looking forward to seeing them again in the Spring. Many thanks for all your helpful info. |
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Reviewed 19th June 2019 by Anne Excellent, later flowering as expected but lasted well |
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Reviewed 19th June 2019 by Edward My favourite diff bulbs arrived in top condition |
