Narcissus 'Actaea'

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One month earlier to flower than the classic pheasant's eye narcissi – highly-scented and excellent in a border or grass. More
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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 Hardy Perennial
Common Name Daffodil
Border Position Front, Middle
Bulb Size Dec-14
Soil Type Acid, Alkaline, Chalky, Clay, Fertile, Neutral, Sandy
Scent Scented
Site Full Sun, Part Shade
Height 40cm (16in)
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. They are very tolerant bulbs.
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.
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
  • Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
  • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
  • Flowers/Harvest
Advice & Videos
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Narcissus 'Actaea' 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.
Jean Bradford
Leigh on Sea

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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

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