For something completely different from the traditional trumpet daffodil, Narcissus ‘Martinette’ is a wonderfully distinctive and highly fragrant Tazetta-type narcissus.

Each sturdy stem can carry several beautifully scented flowers, with warm yellow petals surrounding a contrasting orange-red cup. The result is a colourful, informal display with the added attraction of fragrance.

Martinette is particularly effective planted in groups close to paths, entrances and seating areas where its perfume can be appreciated. In larger quantities it creates a spectacular display with considerably more character than a conventional single-flowered yellow daffodil.

Why We Chose It

Martinette offers colour, multiple flowers per stem and fragrance. Those three characteristics make it an outstanding addition to a bulk narcissi range.

Mr Middleton Verdict

Don't plant this one where you can't enjoy its scent. Martinette is a wonderful fragrant narcissus, and a generous group close to the house or a regularly used path is a spring treat.

Garden Designer’s Tip

Use Martinette close to a doorway, terrace or path rather than at the far end of the garden. Combine it with purple and deep

blue spring bulbs to emphasise its warm yellow and orange colouring.

Planting & Growing

· Planting: September–December

· Flowering: Spring

· Colour: Yellow with orange-red cup

· Type: Tazetta narcissus

· Flowers: Multiple blooms per stem

· Fragrance: Fragrant

· Position: Full sun or partial shade

· Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil

· Planting depth: 10–15cm

· Spacing: 10–15cm

· Hardiness: Hardy

Plant bulbs with the pointed end upwards. Water after planting if conditions are particularly dry.

For large-scale naturalising in grass, lift sections of turf, plant beneath and replace the turf, or use a bulb planter for individual bulbs.

For stronger growth and flowering, apply Mr Middleton Seaweed Feed when planting and again as growth develops in early spring.

After flowering, allow foliage to die down naturally before removing it or mowing naturalised areas.

Ideal For

Scented gardens, borders, planting beside paths and entrances, large containers and mass spring displays.

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