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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeperennial
Distribution
Narcissus jonquilla
jonquil
Flower Color
Description
A bulbous perennial to 30cm in height, with long slender leaves and clusters of very fragrant, small-cupped, deep yellow flowers 3cm in width opening in late spring
Mature Height
0.5m
Mature Spread
0.1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Slow · 0.1 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H8
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsCut flowersFlower borders and bedsUnderplanting of roses and shrubs