Daffodil Poeticus
Actaea
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40-50cm -
8-10cm
40-50cm 
8-10cm Daffodil ‘Actaea’ (Narcissus) is a much-loved heirloom poeticus daffodil, treasured for its graceful form, beautiful fragrance, and crisp colour contrast. Large, pure white petals surround a small, flattened cup in soft yellow, delicately finished with a fine red rim — a refined and instantly recognisable classic.
Flowering in the late season, Actaea is a reliable perennialiser that performs superbly when planted in generous groups. It’s ideal for naturalised drifts, garden beds, meadow-style plantings, and beneath deciduous trees, where it brings elegance and scent just as spring is drawing to a close.
Its strong stems and lovely fragrance also make Actaea a rewarding cut flower, especially when planted where you can enjoy the scent up close.
Key Features
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Heirloom poeticus daffodil
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Pure white petals with small yellow cup
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Fine red rim for classic contrast
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Beautifully fragrant
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Late-season flowering
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Excellent for naturalising and meadow planting
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Ideal for borders and cut flowers
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Easy to grow and long-lived
Classification
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Daffodil Classification: 9 W-YYR (Poeticus)
Daffodils are among the showiest and easiest to grow of Spring flowering bulbs. Available in an incredible array of colours and shapes, they are ideal for the Spring flower garden.
Prepare the soil deeply, mixing in compost, or our Bulb Fertilizer, preferably in a sunny, free draining position.
Daffodil bulbs are best planted in bold clumps, 8-10cm deep and 10-15cm apart.
If drainage is a problem, plant shallower, and mound 7-10cm of soil over the bulbs.
For a full overview of how to plant Daffodils visit our Gardeners Guide.
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