Plant daffodil bulbs from September to November. If needed, store them somewhere cool and dry, away from mice, but plant before they begin to deteriorate.
'Blushing Belle'
daffodil
Narcissus 'Blushing Belle' is a daffodil with a beautifully gentle presence, the sort that brings quiet poise rather than theatrical fuss. Creamy outer petals frame a softly opened cup brushed in warm blush pink and pale salmon tones, with a fresh green eye at the centre that gives each flower an almost hand-painted finish. There is something especially refined about Narcissus 'Blushing Belle', as though every bloom has been tinted with watercolour. Planted in borders, containers or allowed to drift through grass, Narcissus 'Blushing Belle' brings a calm, polished look that sits effortlessly with tulips, muscari and other spring favourites.
As the flowers mature, the colouring deepens with lovely subtlety, adding extra dimension and making Narcissus 'Blushing Belle' even more captivating at close quarters. That gentle shift from soft cream to warm pinkish-apricot tones gives the display a sense of movement, so it never feels static or overly sweet. Narcissus 'Blushing Belle' is particularly effective where you pass it often—by a doorway, along a path or near a seating area—because its delicate colouring rewards a second glance. Despite its elegant appearance, Narcissus 'Blushing Belle' is pleasingly easy-going and dependable, returning each spring with the sort of grace that makes a garden feel composed, considered and quietly luxurious.
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Plant profile
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Choose full sun or partial shade. Improve heavy soil with organic matter and horticultural grit. For containers, use peat-free multipurpose compost with good drainage.
Plant bulbs pointed side upwards, two to three times their own height deep and around 10cm apart. Smaller bulbs can be planted slightly closer together.
Water after planting if the soil is dry. Established bulbs in borders rarely need more, but water during dry spring weather and keep containers lightly moist.
Remove faded flowers, but leave the stems and foliage until they turn yellow and die back naturally. The bulbs can remain planted throughout the year.
- Botanical name
- Narcissus 'Blushing Belle'
- Flower colour
- White, cream, pale salmon-pink, peach
- Bulb size
- 12/14
- Established height
- 30-50cm
- Established spread
- 10-20cm
- Growing skill
- Easy to grow
- Habit
-
Upright
Clump-forming - Hardiness
- Fully hardy
- Leaf colour
- Green
- Mouse resistant
- Yes
- Plant spacing
- 60 bulbs per m2
- Pollinator friendly
- No
- Position
- Sheltered
- Rabbit resistant
- Yes
- Scented
- Yes
- Soil acidity
- Any
- Soil moisture
- Free draining
- Soil type
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Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost
Loam-based compost - Suitable for
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Pots
Large containers
Borders
Meadows
lawns
Gravel gardens
Coastal gardens
Rockery
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens - Sunlight
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Full sun
Partial shade
Dappled shade - Toxicity
-
Harmful if eaten
Skin/eyes irritant - Years to establish
- 1st year
Expert care from
choice to delivery
Our horticulturalists prepare every bulb and plant with the utmost care. From selection to packing, each one receives expert attention before beginning its journey to your garden.