Tom Stimpson: The best narcissi from our visit to the Netherlands - Episode 290

From the first November blooms to the last flowers in May, narcissus can quietly carry your garden through the whole of spring. In this week’s ‘grow, cook, eat, arrange’, Tom Stimpson joins Sarah as they unpack what they found on a whirlwind narcissus trip to the Netherlands – from finely bred, climate‑resilient varieties to pots that brim with scent on the coldest days. They share their favourite tried‑and‑tested daffodils for pots, borders and cutting, and the key characteristics they now look for.In this episode, discover:How to plan a simple narcissus succession so you have daffodils in flower from November through to MayThe named varieties Sarah and Tom rate for pots, borders and cutting, such as ‘Avalanche’, ‘February Gold’ and ‘Starlight Sensation’Practical ideas for making your space work harder, including interplanting narcissus with dahlias for almost seamless colourProducts mentioned:Narcissus ‘Actaea’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-actaeaNarcissus ‘Avalanche’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-avalancheNarcissus ‘February Gold’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-february-goldNarcissus ‘Tête‑à‑tête’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-tete-a-teteNarcissus ‘Rip Van Winkle’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-rip-van-winkleNarcissus ‘Silver Chimes’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-silver-chimesNarcissus ‘Starlight Sensation’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-starlight-sensationNarcissus ‘Pheasant’s Eye’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-pheasants-eyeNarcissus ‘Snipe’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-snipeNarcissus ‘Sailboat’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-sailboatNarcissus ‘Polar Hunter’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-polar-hunterFritillaria meleagris (Snakeshead Fritillary): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/fritillaria-meleagris-plum-white-mixedSee 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