Narcissus poeticus 'Recurvus' - flower bulb 12/14

Description
The Pheasant's eye 'Recurvus' (Narcissus poeticus) produces attractive, white-red, pleasantly scented flowers from April to May. It prefers a well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil in a sunny to semi-shady position. The upright plant usually reaches a height of 30 - 35 cm and grows up to 15 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Narcissus poeticus var.recurvus.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * deer resistant

leaves
The leaves of Pheasant's eye 'Recurvus' are dark green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The Pheasant's eye 'Recurvus' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: depending on variety in autumn or spring.

Planting partner
The Pheasant's eye 'Recurvus' sets beautiful accents together with: Grape hyacinth.

Care
This plant does not tolerate heavy soil. If necessary, the soil structure can be improved when planting by working in sand and mature compost.

Flower
The white-red, wheel-shaped flowers appear from April to May. They are pleasantly fragrant.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, cottage garden