Narcissus 《水仙》

🌼 Why You’ll Love Narcissus:

• Vibrant, joyful blooms that herald spring

• Easy to grow and reliably perennial

• Deer-resistant and pollinator-friendly

🌼 Narcissus (Daffodil) – Care Guide

Narcissus, commonly known as daffodils, are cheerful, trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring, symbolizing renewal and hope. With their vibrant yellows, whites, and oranges, they’re easy to grow in gardens, pots, or even indoors with proper forcing.

☀️ Light

• Prefers full sun to partial shade.

• At least 6 hours of sunlight daily helps produce strong blooms.

• Indoors, place in a bright window if growing in pots.

💧 Watering

• Water when planted and keep soil moist (not soggy) during active growth.

• Once flowers fade, reduce watering gradually as leaves yellow.

• Avoid watering when bulbs are dormant.

🌱 Soil

• Needs well-draining soil to prevent bulb rot.

• Tolerates a wide range of soil types, but prefers it slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6–7).

• In pots: use a loamy mix with added sand or grit.

💦 Humidity

• Not humidity-sensitive. Prefers open, well-ventilated environments.

• Avoid overly humid indoor spots when forcing bulbs.

🌡️ Temperature

• Hardy in zones 3–9 (tolerates frost).

• Requires a cold dormancy period (8–12°C / 46–54°F for 12–16 weeks) to bloom if grown indoors.

• Forcing bulbs? Chill them in a fridge before planting indoors.

🍃 Fertilizer

• Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer when shoots appear.

• Avoid high-nitrogen formulas—use low-nitrogen, high-potassium blends for stronger blooms.

• Feed again after blooming to nourish bulbs for next season.

✂️ Post-Bloom Care

• Do not cut the leaves until they naturally yellow and die back.

• Leaves help store energy in the bulb for next year’s bloom.

• Deadhead spent flowers to prevent seed formation.

✨ Special Features

• Symbol of spring, renewal, and joy.

• Ideal for naturalizing—they multiply and return every year.

• Excellent for cut flower arrangements, borders, and rock gardens.

✅ Styling Tips

• Plant in clusters or drifts for a natural look.

• Pair with tulips, crocuses, or muscari for layered spring color.

• In containers, combine with early spring herbs like thyme or trailing ivy.

⚠️ Toxicity

• Toxic if ingested – all parts (especially bulbs) contain lycorine.

• Can cause skin irritation. Wear gloves when handling bulbs.

• Keep away from pets and children.

Bring timeless beauty and seasonal joy to your garden or home with Narcissus—a classic bloom that never goes out of style.