A classic and enduringly popular white daffodil, Narcissus ‘Thalia’ boasts a graceful form and delicate scent combined with a tough constitution. The multi-headed stems carry ivory white flowers with a prominent trumpet and slender outer petals that are slightly reflexed, creating a simple and refined silhouette. It looks wonderful paired with tulips or used on its own, meandering through woodland-type borders in partial shade where it illuminates understorey plantings. It readily naturalises to form large drifts through borders or grass and is equally well suited to pot planting. A little later to flower than other daffodil varieties, ‘Thalia’ usefully fills the gap between spring bulbs and the start of summer perennials. Height: 45cm (18”). Spread: 15cm (6”).
Daffodil and narcissus bulbs are easy to establish in any moist, well drained soil. Plant the bulbs in full sun or semi-shade at a depth of approximately 10cm (4") and at a distance of 10cm (4") apart. Narcissus and Daffodils look particularly eye-catching when grown as drifts in borders or informal areas of grass. For a really natural effect, cast the bulbs across the area and plant them where they land.
For an attractive indoor display, plant daffodils and narcissus in containers of bulb fibre and position them cool garage or other well ventilated, dark position at a maximum temperature of 10°C (50°F). Water sparingly when necessary to keep the compost moist. When the growing shoots reach a height of 10cm (4") move the containers to a cool bright position indoors (approximately 16°C or 60°F).
