🌼 Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' (5 bulbs) – Ivory bells and botanical freshness ✨ Offered by Van Noort
Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' is a rare botanical variety, also called the bulbocodium , which is attractive due to its original shape , compact habit and pure white flowers .
Its small ivory-white petticoat flowers , like tiny swirling skirts, appear very early in the season and bring a fresh, natural note to the garden. ❄️
Ideal for borders, rockeries or pots, it is ultra-hardy , easy to naturalize , and flowers faithfully every year.
Perfect for lovers of botanical gardens , original bulbs and sober and elegant atmospheres.
A narcissus full of discretion, finesse and light. 🥰
🌱 Variety characteristics
📏 Height : 10 to 15 cm
☀️ Exposure : Sun to partial shade
🌡 Hardiness : Zone 3 and above
🦋 Attracts wildlife : Bees, pollinators
💧 Water requirements : Low
📍 Ideal soil : Light, drained, sandy to humus-rich
📦 Quantity : 5 bulbs
🌼 Planting and growing Narcissus 'Arctic Bells'
🔹 When to plant?
🗓️ From September to November, before the first frosts.
🔹 In open ground :
✔️ Ideal for bright rockeries , low borders , natural meadows , or at the base of perennials in wild gardens. It creates bright touches from the end of winter.
🔹 In a pot :
✔️ Perfect in a small white planter , minimalist pot , or botanical arrangement . Its small size makes it a local gem.
🔹 How to plant?
1️⃣ Depth : 8 to 10 cm
2️⃣ Spacing : 6 to 8 cm
3️⃣ Watering : Light at planting, unnecessary afterward except during prolonged dry periods
💡 Gardening tip : Combine it with white muscari , botanical crocuses , or Siberian squills for a chic and very natural wild effect.
🌿Care of Narcissus 'Arctic Bells'
💦 Watering : Not necessary after flowering
🌱 Fertilizer : None in rich soil; very light in spring if necessary
✂️ Pruning : Allow foliage to dry completely before cutting
❄️ Wintering : No care required, withstands extreme cold
💡 Why choose Narcissus 'Arctic Bells'?
✅ Small white bells , original and delicate
✅ Very early flowering , with a pure botanical style
✅ Perfect for rockeries, fine pots and natural borders
✅ Very rustic, easy to naturalize , faithful and discreet
✨ Create fresh, clean scenes with Narcissus 'Arctic Bells' , offered by Van Noort — a rare botanical variety , bright and full of finesse. ✨
🌿 Pair with miniature bulbs or pale blue flowers for a soft and poetic garden from the end of winter. 😊