Narcissus 'Minnow' is a charming dwarf daffodil that brings early spring colour to gardens with its delicate, cream and yellow blooms. This petite bulb is perfect for naturalising, rock gardens, and containers, offering all the cheerful appeal of traditional daffodils in a compact form that's ideal for smaller spaces.
Botanical Name: Narcissus 'Minnow'
Common Names: Dwarf Daffodil, Miniature Narcissus
Plant Type: Spring-flowering bulb
Height: 15-25cm (6-8 inches)
Spread: 8-10cm (3-4 inches)
Flower Size: 2-3cm across
The blooms of Narcissus 'Minnow' feature creamy-white petals surrounding a soft yellow cup, creating a gentle two-tone effect that's both elegant and cheerful. Each bulb typically produces 2-4 flowers per stem, with multiple stems emerging from a single bulb. The flowers have a light, sweet fragrance and appear from February to March, depending on your location and weather conditions.
Soil Conditions
Light Requirements
Planting Guidelines
Watering
Water moderately during the growing season, ensuring soil doesn't become waterlogged. Reduce watering as foliage dies back naturally in late spring.
Fertilising
Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in early spring as shoots emerge. Alternatively, use a liquid feed every two weeks during the growing season.
After Flowering Care
Allow foliage to die back naturally (typically 6-8 weeks after flowering) to feed the bulb for next year's display. Resist the urge to cut back green leaves, as this weakens the bulb.
Garden Applications
Pairs beautifully with other early spring bulbs such as crocuses, grape hyacinths (Muscari), and snowdrops. Also complements early perennials like pulmonarias and small hostas.
The early flowers provide valuable nectar for emerging bees and other pollinators when few other food sources are available. The bulbs are deer and rabbit resistant due to their toxic alkaloids.
Narcissus 'Minnow' is fully hardy in the UK (RHS Hardiness H5) and will naturalise readily, increasing in number year after year when conditions suit. With proper care, established clumps can continue flowering reliably for decades.
This delightful miniature daffodil is an excellent choice for gardeners wanting early spring colour without the commitment of larger bulbs, making it particularly suitable for small gardens, containers, and detailed plantings where every centimetre counts.
Buying Bulbs from Jacksons Nurseries
Bulbs are supplied either in pre-packaged retail packs or in some cases they are loosly picked and sent bagged.
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