Narcissus 'King Alfred'

Narcissus 'King Alfred'Daffodils have long been considered one of the heralds of spring. Planted in autumn, they spend several months developing roots before the flowers burst forth in spring. They can be planted in borders and containers. This outstanding yellow daffodil is a free flowering garden classic. Its blooms are exceptionally strong and long lasting.

pairing up either side of an entrance or planting in the open ground in beds and borders

or plant in drifts in a border

demonstrating its stellar performance in British gardens

Central white spines of each petal are gently blushed with pink speckles which transition into the outer bright pink margins

The stunning flowers

The bulb produces multiple stems

but bear in mind that it needs consistently moist

and is also robust enough to withstand temperatures down to -18°C

Authority is a division 14

this evergreen variety is easy to grow

John's wort

which have a taste not dissimilar to the (highly-regarded) nagami kumquat