The best of the best narcissi for early spring colour and scent - Episode 212

Narcissi are such rewarding plants to grow, tolerant of almost any site and situation. At Perch Hill in particular, it’s shaping up to be a stellar spring for the humble daffodil and its more diminutive narcissus relatives.Whether it’s perenniality, perfume or punchy colours that you’re after in your own garden, in this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’ Sarah shares her personal edit of the longest-flowering and most fragrant narcissi varieties to grow.In this episode, discover:Why planting narcissi in your garden can be a viable alternative to tulips as the climate continues to changeTop varieties for long, light flowering patterns (flowering a little over a long period of time), fabulous fragrance, and superb perennialityHow best to plant your narcissi so that they stand out in a successional bulb lasagneProducts mentioned:Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus ('Old Pheasant's Eye'): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pheasants-eyeNarcissus 'Avalanche': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalancheNarcissus 'Cragford' (Forcing): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-cragford-for-forcingNarcissus 'Starlight Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensationNarcissus 'Moonlight Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-moonlight-sensationNarcissus bulbocodium 'White Petticoat': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-bulbocodium-white-petticoatNarcissus 'Pipit': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pipitNarcissus 'Minnow': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-minnowNarcissus 'Actaea': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaeaDutch Iris Mix: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/dutch-iris-mixAllium hollandicum 'Purple Sensation': https://www.sarahraven.com/products/allium-hollandicum-purple-sensationFollow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/See our events: https://www.sarahraven.com/courses-eventsGet in touch: [email protected] on the Sarah Raven Website: https://www.sarahraven.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravensgarden/Follow Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahravenperchhill/Order Sarah’s latest books: https://www.sarahraven.com/gifts/gardening-books?sort=newest