Position
Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade |
Aspect: East facing, south facing, west facing |
Position in border: Front |
Soil
Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Daffodils flower early in the season, bringing cheer to the garden when little else is in flower. Some cultivars flower as early as January, while others flower in late-March to April. By choosing carefully you can have daffodils flowering continually in your garden for up to four months.
Narcissus 'Rip van Winkle' bears unusual, multi-petalled, greenish yellow flowers that look very unlike any other daffodil. Its shorter height makes it ideal for planting at the front of the border or in containers, and it makes a spectacular cut flower.
For best results grow Narcissus 'Rip van Winkle' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Allow foliage to die down after flowering and mulch annually with well-rotted manure or compost.
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant | yes | yes | yes | |||||||||
| Flowers | yes | yes | ||||||||||
| Divide | yes |
Narcissus ‘Rip van winkle’ and wildlife
Narcissus ‘Rip van winkle’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Narcissus ‘Rip van winkle’ poisonous?
Narcissus ‘Rip van winkle’ can be toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Is known to attract People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
