Narcissus 'Watch Up'

Narcissus 'Watch Up' is a beautifully poised daffodil with a fresh, luminous presence, pairing a clear white perianth with a softly coloured trumpet at its centre. The corona opens with more noticeable yellow, then matures to the palest buttery shade, giving the flower a gentle sense of movement as it settles into spring. A wavy, ribbed mouth adds texture and refinement, while the glowing yellow-green eye catches the light in a most becoming way. Elegant rather than showy, Narcissus 'Watch Up' has the look of a carefully painted watercolour, crisp at the edges and delicately washed with colour.

In borders and containers, Narcissus 'Watch Up' is wonderfully versatile, its white and pale-yellow colouring slipping easily among muscari, hyacinths, early tulips and fresh emerging foliage. Plant Narcissus 'Watch Up' in generous groups for the finest effect, choosing well-drained soil and a position in sun or light shade. Its clean colouring makes it especially useful near paths, terraces and doorways, where the subtle details can be properly admired. Reliable, graceful and quietly distinctive, Narcissus 'Watch Up' is a splendid choice for gardeners who prefer their spring display bright-eyed, polished and not remotely overdone.