Botanical name
Narcissus ‘Mixed’
Other names
Daffodil ‘Mixed’
Genus
Narcissus
Variety or Cultivar
‘Mixed’ is a clump-forming, bulbous perennial with erect, narrowly strap-shaped, dark grey-green leaves and, in early- to mid-spring, sturdy stems bearing lightly fragrant, golden-yellow, light yellow, orange flowers with long, slightly darker, frilled cups.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Erect, Clump-forming
Toxicity
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. May also be a skin irritant.
Flower
Mixed in Spring
Foliage
Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green in Winter
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Bulb scale mite , Slugs , Narcissus bulb fly , Narcissus eelworm
Specific diseases
Basal rot
General care
Pruning
Deadhead after flowering. Remove leaves once allowed to die back naturally.
Propagation methods
Offsets
Narcissus ‘Mixed’ (Daffodil ‘Mixed’) will reach a height of 0.45m and a spread of 0.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
City, Beds and borders, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Underplanting, Wildflower
Cultivation
Plant bulbs two times own depth in autumn. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Needs constant soil moisture during the growing season.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered