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Growing Guide to Narcissi (Daffodils)

Narcissi (daffodils) are among the most cherished spring-flowering bulbs. At Mr Middleton Garden Shop, we’re delighted to offer an extensive range, with varieties across the RHS’s 13 official divisions. Their versatility, reliability, and dazzling variety make them perfect for borders, containers, naturalised plantings, and cutting gardens.

Planting & Growing

• Planting time: September–November
• Depth: 2–3 times the height of the bulb
• Spacing: 8–15 cm (3–6 in) apart
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil. Avoid waterlogging
• Position: Full sun or dappled shade – excellent beneath deciduous trees
• Aftercare: Allow foliage to die back naturally for 6–8 weeks; deadhead faded flowers to strengthen bulbs

RHS Divisions of Narcissi at Mr Middleton

Division 1 – Trumpet Daffodils

• Bold, classic daffodils with trumpets as long as the petals.
• Examples: Dutch Master, Golden Delicious

Division 2 – Large-Cupped Daffodils

• Reliable, strong growers with large blooms.
• Examples: Ferris Wheel, Ring the Bell, Thunderball, My Story, Fairness, Milena.

Division 3 – Small-Cupped Daffodils

• Elegant flowers with neat, short cups.
• Examples: Altruist, Dreamlight

Division 4 – Double Daffodils

• Full, ruffled blooms with extra petals for a dramatic effect.
• Examples: Tête Bouclé, Pom Pon Rose, Double Poets, Frosty Snow, Rip van Winkle

Division 5 – Triandrus Daffodils

• Graceful, nodding blooms with swept-back petals.
• Examples: Thalia

Division 6 – Cyclamineus Daffodils

• Early flowering with swept-back petals and forward-facing trumpets.
• Examples: February Gold, Tête à Tête, Snipe, Lieke, Jetfire

Division 7 – Jonquilla Daffodils

• Fragrant with multiple flowers per stem.
• Examples: Pipit, Golden Echo

Division 8 – Tazetta Daffodils

• Clusters of scented flowers, ideal for indoor forcing.
• Examples: Erlicheer, Fragrant, Bridal Crown, Avalanche

Division 9 – Poeticus Daffodils

• Late-flowering with white petals and small, colourful cups.
• Examples: Pheasant’s Eye

Division 10 – Bulbocodium Daffodils

• The dainty “hoop petticoat” daffodils.
• Examples: Arctic Bells

Division 11 – Split-Corona Daffodils

• Unusual blooms with the corona split into segments.
• Examples: Waltz

Division 12 – Miscellaneous Hybrids

• Unique cultivars and crosses.
• Examples: Tête à Tête (Cyclamineus hybrid, also placed here)

Mixed Collections

• Special blends for naturalising and display.
• Examples: Carpet of Daffodils, Blushing Blossoms