Narcissus 'Poeticus Recurvus' (Old Pheasant's Eye)

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Available for delivery in August/September, when the autumn planting season begins.

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Poeticus Recurvus, often admired for its white with yellow cup edged red and a green eye colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to borders.

Narcissus 'Poeticus Recurvus' is the sort of late-spring classic that never slips out of fashion. Each bloom opens a pristine white, with lightly recurved petals framing a neat yellow cup, finished with the most refined red edging and a fresh green eye. Wonderfully fragrant and effortlessly elegant, it settles into grass with a natural ease, while looking equally at home in borders and handsome pots.

Reliable, fully hardy, and pleasingly unfussy, this is a charming choice for drifts and informal planting schemes—yet with enough poise to stand alone in a curated container by the door. Also excellent for cutting, bringing its clean palette and scent indoors.

  • Botanical name: Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus Haw. (13)
  • Bulb size supplied: 12/14
  • Flowering: April to June
  • Height: 35cm
  • Spread: 10cm
  • Position: Sheltered
  • Sunlight: Full sun or partial sun
  • Soil: Loam
  • Moisture: Moist but well-drained
  • Hardiness: Fully hardy
Botanical name Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus Haw. (13)
Flower colour White with yellow cup edged red and a green eye
Bulb size 12/14
Established height 35cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 10cm
Leaf colour Grey-green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 1–2 years
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Sheltered
Suitable for Borders, Containers, Naturalising, Cut Flowers
Soil acidity Any
Soil moisture Moist but well-drained
Soil type Loam
RHS Award (AGM) AGM
Growing skill Easy
Pollinator-friendly Yes
Deer resistant Yes

Where to Plant:

Narcissus 'Poeticus Recurvus' (old pheasant’s eye) needs full-sun, partial sun and a warm, sheltered position for the best flowering. Plant into fertile, humus-rich soil that drains well, and choose a spot protected from strong winds, especially for taller varieties.

How to Plant:

Plant bulb from September to December once conditions are suitable. Set them at the correct depth for the variety, spacing 10cm apart where relevant, then firm in gently and water well after planting.

Aftercare:

Water regularly in dry weather and feed every two to three weeks once buds appear. Stake taller stems early and deadhead to keep plants flowering. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally before lifting or protecting bulb according to local conditions.

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Key Features

Packed in paper

Packed peat-free

Great for Shade

Attracts wildlife

Fragrant

RHS Award (AGM)

Good for cutting

Naturalising

Narcissus 'Poeticus Recurvus' (old pheasant’s eye) - Harding & Bloom

Narcissus 'Poeticus Recurvus' (Old Pheasant's Eye)

£5.89

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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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