🌼 Narcissus 'King Alfred Type' (5 bulbs) – Royal yellow and majestic habit ✨ Offered by Van Noort
Give your garden the classic yellow narcissus par excellence with the 'King Alfred Type' , a variety with large golden flowers , an upright and structuring habit .
Its large, bright yellow petals , combined with a flared, slightly wavy crown , create an imposing, luminous and timeless bloom .
Perfect for traditional beds , vibrant borders or dynamic spring compositions , it is very hardy , reliable and spectacular every year .
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height : 40 to 50 cm (16" to 20")
☀️ Exposure : Full sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees and pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Low to moderate
📍 Ideal soil : Light, loose, well-drained
📦 Quantity : 5 bulbs
🌼 Planting and growing Narcissus 'King Alfred Type'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to November, before the ground freezes.
🔹 Where to plant it?
✔️ In open ground: Ideal for vibrant flowerbeds , classic gardens , or naturalization in lawns .
✔️ In a pot: Superb in country-style tubs , on sunny balconies or bright terraces .
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 12 to 15 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 10 to 12 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light after planting, then moderate in spring
💡 Gardener's tip : Pair it with red or orange tulips , or blue hyacinths for a colorful and perfectly balanced scene .
🌿 Maintenance of the Narcissus 'King Alfred Type'
💦 Watering : Moderate, unnecessary after flowering
🌱 Fertilizer : Light application in the fall if necessary
✂️ Pruning : Wait until the foliage turns completely yellow before cutting.
❄️ Wintering : No care required, very hardy
💡 Why choose the Narcissus 'King Alfred Type'?
✅ Large bright yellow flower with a majestic appearance
✅ Perfect for dynamic borders , traditional flowerbeds or naturalization
✅ Mid-season, intense and long-lasting flowering
✅ Very rustic, easy to make, and visually powerful
✨ Give your flowerbeds a royal and vibrant bloom with the Narcissus 'King Alfred Type' , offered by Van Noort — ideal for classic scenes , warm contrasts , or light-filled English gardens . ✨
🌿 Pair with flamboyant tulips , blue muscari , or white daffodils for a strong, balanced, and unforgettable palette 😊