Daffodil 'Carlton' (Narcissus)

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For decades, 'Carlton' has been the workhorse of the daffodil world. Its incredible vigour and ability to multiply quickly have made it the most cultivated daffodil globally, a true testament to its reliability.

One of the most famous and widely planted daffodils in the world, 'Carlton' is a Large-Cupped variety that has stood the test of time. It is the epitome of a classic, reliable, and cheerful daffodil. The large flowers are a uniform shade of soft, buttery-yellow, with both the broad, overlapping petals and the large, flared, and heavily ruffled cup sharing the same sunny hue. It is an exceptionally vigorous and robust grower, standing tall on strong stems and producing a magnificent display in early to mid-spring. 'Carlton' is also prized for its gentle, sweet fragrance. It is the number one choice for large-scale naturalising, creating breathtaking rivers of gold across lawns and parkland year after year.

Botanical name Narcissus 'Carlton'
Flower type Division 2 (Large-Cupped)
Bulb size 12/14 cm
Height 45-50 cm
Spread 15 cm
Spacing 75 bulbs per m²
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Sunlight Full Sun / Partial Shade
Suitable for Borders, Mass Plantings, Naturalising, Cut Flowers

Where to Plant:

This is one of the world's most popular and reliable daffodils, famed for its classic, large, golden-yellow flowers and exceptional vigour. It is incredibly versatile and is the perfect choice for creating bold, traditional drifts of spring colour. Plant it in borders, containers, or for naturalising on a grand scale in lawns, on banks, or under deciduous trees. It is very adaptable, thriving in full sun or partial shade in any reasonable, well-drained garden soil.

How to Plant:

The bulbs should be planted in the autumn, anytime from September to November. Dig a hole and plant each bulb at a depth that is roughly twice its own height, which for this variety is typically about 15cm (6 inches) deep. Ensure the pointed tip is facing skywards. If planting in grass for a natural effect, a good method is to scatter the bulbs across the area and plant them where they fall. Space them at least 10cm apart to allow them to multiply.

Aftercare:

A very low-maintenance and rewarding daffodil. After the flowers have faded, you can snip off the spent bloom to stop the plant forming seeds. The most critical part of their care is to allow the long, grassy foliage to die back completely on its own, for at least six weeks after flowering has finished. Do not cut it back or mow the area during this time, as the leaves are feeding the bulb for next year's spectacular, reliable display.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Fragrant

Low maintenance

Rodent resistant

Good for cutting

Naturalising

Daffodil (Narcissus) 'Carlton' - Harding & Bloom

Daffodil 'Carlton' (Narcissus)

£8.49

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Arrived quickly and well-packaged. Planted them in some pots on the patio and they all came up. Look beautiful. Thank you!

Careane Wallace

Oxfordshire, UK

The bulbs arrived beautifully packaged and you could just tell they were excellent quality. We had the most wonderful display of daffodils this spring on our patio. Simply stunning. Will definitely be ordering again

David P

Kent, UK

I ordered the mixed hyacinth collection and the scent in my garden this April was absolutely heavenly. Every single bulb produced a strong, beautiful flower and the colours were stunning together. A fantastic purchase, I'll be back for more next year!

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Somerset