Narcissus 'Quail' (daffodil)

Delivery begins from 14 September 2026
Spring flowering bulbs and plants are scheduled to begin delivery from 14 September 2026.

20 bulbs
£7.39
£0.37 each
40 bulbs
£11.39
£0.28 each
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100 bulbs
£25.69
£0.26 each
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Delivery begins from 14 September 2026

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Quail, often admired for its deep yellow colouring, is a bulb variety especially well suited to containers.

Narcissus 'Quail' is a refined jonquil-type daffodil, valued for its richly coloured, deep yellow blooms and a pleasing fragrance that feels wonderfully at home in spring. The flowers are carried in small clusters on neat stems, making this an excellent choice for patio pots, borders, and for naturalising through grass where it will settle in gracefully over time.

With a clump-forming habit and an easy disposition, it’s a quietly confident performer—tidy in the garden, charming in a vase, and particularly handsome when planted in generous drifts.

  • Flowering: March to May
  • Height: 40cm
  • Bulb size supplied: 12/14
  • Scent: Fragrant
  • Perfect for: containers, naturalising, cottage-style borders, and cut flowers
Botanical name Narcissus 'Quail'
Flower colour Deep yellow
Bulb size 12/14
Established height 40cm
Established spread 10cm
Plant spacing 10cm
Leaf colour Green
Habit Clump-forming
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness Fully Hardy
Years to establish 2
Sunlight Full-Sun, Partial Sun
Position Borders, containers, naturalising in grass
Suitable for Containers, patio pots, naturalising, cottage-style borders, 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 'Quail' (daffodil) 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 'Quail' (daffodil) - Harding & Bloom

Narcissus 'Quail' (daffodil)

£7.39

£7.39

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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!

Eleanor R

Somerset