Narcissus Sweet Desire

Plant Narcissus Sweet Desire in full sun or partial shade. They are very easy to grow and can tolerate the shade of a woodland or a sunny flower bed in moist but well-drained soils. Plant them in autumn, 15 cm (6in) deep and 10 cm (4in) apart in a minimum of 5 bulbs, in a uniform colour or mixed. To plant them in the lawn: lift a patch of turf, dig and loosen the soil to a depth of at least 20 cm (8in) (the height of a spade), place your bulbs, cover them with soil and replace the turf. Choose a spot where you won't mow, as you must let the narcissus leaves wither before cutting them. This is when the bulb replenishes itself and prepares the flowers for the following year. However, remember to cut the flowers as soon as they have faded to prevent seed formation which would unnecessarily exhaust the bulb. Cut the leaves when they have turned yellow and apply fertiliser at that time, not before. Maintain regular watering during the growing season and allow the soil to dry out once the foliage is mature.