Narcissus Sealing Wax Bulbs
Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus
Overview
Transform your spring garden with the enchanting Narcissus Sealing Wax, a distinctive variety that brings both fragrance and elegance to borders, rockeries, and naturalised plantings. This hardy perennial bulb produces exquisite white flowers with striking orange-red coronas that resemble drops of traditional sealing wax, hence the charming common name.
Key Features
Fragrant Blooms: Each flower releases a sweet, heady perfume that intensifies in warm weather, making them perfect for cutting gardens and areas where their scent can be appreciated.
Distinctive Appearance: Pure white petals surround a small, flat corona edged with vibrant orange-red, creating a sophisticated colour combination that stands out in the spring landscape.
Late Season Interest: Flowering from May to June, these bulbs extend the daffodil season when many other varieties have finished, providing valuable late spring colour.
Naturalising Ability: Excellent for creating drifts in grass or informal areas, as bulbs multiply naturally over time to form attractive colonies.
Growing Requirements
Soil Conditions: Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Tolerates both clay and sandy soils provided drainage is adequate.
Light Requirements: Performs best in full sun to partial shade. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in warmer regions.
Planting Depth: Plant bulbs 10-15cm deep and 10cm apart in autumn (September to November) for spring flowering.
Hardiness: Fully hardy in UK conditions, suitable for RHS hardiness zones H5-H7.
Care Instructions
Watering: Water regularly during the growing season but allow soil to dry out during summer dormancy. Avoid waterlogged conditions which can cause bulb rot.
Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring as shoots emerge. Allow foliage to die back naturally to feed the bulb for next year's display.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent flowers but leave foliage intact until it yellows naturally. Divide congested clumps every 4-5 years after flowering.
Garden Uses
Border Planting: Excellent in mixed herbaceous borders, particularly effective when planted in groups of 10-15 bulbs for maximum impact.
Rock Gardens: Suits well-drained rockery conditions and provides late season interest amongst alpine plants.
Cutting Garden: Long-stemmed flowers are perfect for indoor arrangements, with their fragrance filling rooms with sweet perfume.
Wildlife Garden: Attracts beneficial insects including bees and butterflies, supporting garden biodiversity.
Naturalising: Ideal for woodland edges, meadow gardens, or rough grass where bulbs can establish and spread naturally.
Companion Planting
Pairs beautifully with late-flowering tulips, bluebells, and emerging perennials such as hostas, astilbe, and hardy geraniums. The white flowers complement purple alliums and provide a elegant backdrop for emerging fern fronds.
What You'll Receive
Each pack contains premium quality, UK-grown bulbs sized 12/14cm circumference for guaranteed flowering in the first season. All bulbs are inspected for quality and treated to prevent fungal diseases.
Planting Tips for Success
Choose a sheltered position to protect the delicate flowers from strong winds. In heavy clay soils, improve drainage by adding horticultural grit or planting on a slight slope. For naturalising in grass, plant randomly rather than in straight lines for the most natural effect.
Expected Height: 30-40cm Spread: 10-15cm per bulb Flowering Period: May to June Fragrance: Highly fragrant
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.