Indoor Narcissus 'Erlicheer' Bulbs
£8.00
notes
Narcissus Erlicheer lives up to its name with its clusters of up to 12 double flowers per stem, each creamy coloured with buttery yellow centres. This variety of narcissus is noted for its highly fragranced flowers, filling the home with a scent similar to that of a gardenia.
Dimensions
- Pack size: 5 bulbs / 25 bulbs
- Height and Spread: up to 35cm (1ft 2in)
Features
notes
Narcissus Erlicheer lives up to its name with its clusters of up to 12 double flowers per stem, each creamy coloured with buttery yellow centres. This variety of narcissus is noted for its highly fragranced flowers, filling the home with a scent similar to that of a gardenia.
Insights
As they are too tender for outside planting, these bulbs are suitable for growing indoors in autumn, and will flower around Christmas when planted in September.
Details
Flowers: December - February
Planting
Indoor
Planting Time and Depth: Sept- Nov 10cm deep
Use moist, well-drained compost
Bulbs can be covered mid-way up the bulb, leaving the top exposed. Multiple bulbs can be positioned closely but they should not touch each other.
Care
- Keep in the dark for about 10 weeks until shoots appear, then move into sunlight.
- For containers without proper drainage, be careful not to over water – check compost with finger and only add if dry
- Bulbs are toxic to pets or humans if ingested and may cause skin allergy
- Deadhead as flowers fade
Scent
Sweet – akin to gardenia
Glossary