Description

Overview:

A delicate and charming miniature daffodil, Narcissus ‘Elka’ produces elegant pale yellow flowers that fade to creamy white as they mature, bringing a soft, refined look to spring gardens. Its compact size makes it perfect for pots, window boxes, and borders, while its long-lasting blooms brighten up even the smallest of spaces. Ideal for pairing with violas, muscari, and early-flowering perennials for a natural, layered display.

 

Plants supplied in a grower’s pot, decorative pot not included.

 

Key Features & Care:

• Mature Height: 15-25cm


• Mature Spread: 10-15cm


• Flower Colour: Pale yellow, fading to creamy white


• Flowering Period: Early to mid-spring


• Foliage: Deciduous


• Fragrant: Lightly scented


• Growth Rate: Moderate


• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens


• Position: Full sun to partial shade


• Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


• Soil pH: Neutral to alkaline


• Soil Type: Loam, chalk, sand


• Wildlife Friendly: Attracts pollinators such as bees

Perfect For:

• Urban gardens and patio pots – Ideal for compact spaces


• Spring borders – Complements tulips and early perennials


• Naturalising in grass or woodland-style planting – Returns year after year


• Pollinator-friendly planting – Early-season nectar source

 

How to Grow:

Plant in well-draining soil in autumn, at twice the depth of the bulb. Deadhead after flowering, but allow the foliage to die back naturally to store energy for the following year.

 

Please note: Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.