Cut flower
Narcissus / Daffodil
Narcissus pseudonarcissus
Reliable spring bulb — plant in autumn and forget until the trumpets arrive.
Full to partial
Moderate
Well-drained
Very easy
Yes
Ornamental
Perennial
Hardy
10 L
25 cm
Cut flower
Tulip
Narcissus toxins deter deer and rodents, protecting companion tulips; both require similar cold periods and drainage.
Cut flower
Hyacinth
Both spring bulbs share identical planting depth and dormancy cycles; narcissus's pest-repellent alkaloids protect nearby hyacinths from rodents.
Flower
Crocus
Narcissus and crocus flower simultaneously in early spring, creating layered color and texture while deterring rodent pests with their alkaloids.
Situations where this plant is a reliable fit — from someone's kitchen sill to a wind-blown rooftop.
5 days
Cold water hold
Focal
One-shot — one cut, then done
Cut at
Pencil stage — bud tilted but closed.
Honest note
Same toxic-sap rule as daffodils.
Where to source
Get growing in United Kingdom
Shop local first
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