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Narcissus 'Actaea Poeticus'
£7.39
Unit price perDelivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.
Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea' is a quietly luxurious late-spring narcissus, admired for its pristine white petals and a neat, butter-yellow cup finished with the finest red rim. It’s a variety with real poise—beautiful in the border, superb in generous drifts, and particularly charming when allowed to naturalise through grass beneath deciduous trees.
Notably fragrant, it brings a soft, classic perfume just as the garden moves from spring into early summer. Stems reach an elegant 45cm, making it an excellent choice for cutting—refined in a simple vase and effortlessly at home in cottage-style planting.
- Seasonal interest: flowering April–May (late spring)
- Style notes: white petals, yellow cup with a red rim; fragrant
- Best used: borders, containers, naturalising in grass, and cut flowers
Narcissus 'Actaea Poeticus'
Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.
Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea' is a quietly luxurious late-spring narcissus, admired for its pristine white petals and a neat, butter-yellow cup finished with the finest red rim. It’s a variety with real poise—beautiful in the border, superb in generous drifts, and particularly charming when allowed to naturalise through grass beneath deciduous trees.
Notably fragrant, it brings a soft, classic perfume just as the garden moves from spring into early summer. Stems reach an elegant 45cm, making it an excellent choice for cutting—refined in a simple vase and effortlessly at home in cottage-style planting.
- Seasonal interest: flowering April–May (late spring)
- Style notes: white petals, yellow cup with a red rim; fragrant
- Best used: borders, containers, naturalising in grass, and cut flowers
| Botanical name | Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea' |
| Flower colour | White petals with yellow centre and red rim |
| Bulb size | 12/14 |
| Established height | 45cm |
| Established spread | 10cm |
| Plant spacing | 10-15cm |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Habit | Clump-forming |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Hardiness | Fully Hardy |
| Years to establish | 2-3 years |
| Sunlight | Full-Sun, Partial Sun |
| Position | Borders, under deciduous trees, naturalised in grass |
| Suitable for | Borders, Containers, Naturalising in grass, 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 |
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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
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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
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
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!
Eleanor R
Somerset