Narcissus Tete-a-Tete

The world's favourite miniature daffodil, Narcissus 'Tête-à-Tête' has been bringing cheerful colour to gardens for over 75 years. Producing multiple bright golden-yellow flowers on each stem, this award-winning variety is one of the earliest and most reliable signs that spring has arrived.

Introduced in 1949, 'Tête-à-Tête' quickly became one of the most widely planted daffodils in the world, thanks to its compact habit, exceptional vigour and remarkable floriferousness. Each bulb typically produces one to three nodding blooms with softly reflexed golden petals surrounding a slightly deeper yellow trumpet, creating a delightful display that lasts for weeks.

Flowering from February into March, this charming cyclamineus hybrid is equally at home in borders, rockeries, patio containers, window boxes and woodland gardens. It naturalises exceptionally well beneath deciduous trees, along pathways and through lawns, where it steadily multiplies to form generous drifts of sunshine-yellow blooms. Its lightly scented flowers are also an invaluable early source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects.

Winner of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Tête-à-Tête' combines beautifully with snowdrops, crocuses, Muscari and Iris reticulata, providing a wonderful succession of colour from the very earliest days of spring.

A true garden classic that offers effortless beauty, outstanding reliability and brilliant spring colour year after year.

RHS Award of Garden Merit.

Planting Instructions

When to Plant:

Plant Narcissus bulbs in autumn, ideally between September and November, while the soil remains warm enough for strong root development before winter.

Where to Plant:
Choose a position in full sun or partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil. 'Tête-à-Tête' is ideal for borders, rockeries, patio containers, window boxes, woodland gardens and naturalising beneath deciduous trees or through lawns.

How to Plant:

• Depth: Plant bulbs approximately 10–15 cm (4–6 inches) deep.
• Spacing: Space bulbs about 8–10 cm (3–4 inches) apart.
• Soil Prep: Improve heavy soils with compost and grit if required to ensure good drainage.

Watering:
Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil. Once established, daffodils generally require little additional watering except during prolonged dry periods.

Aftercare Tips:

• Deadhead faded flowers to prevent seed production.
• Allow the foliage to die back naturally for at least six weeks after flowering.
• Feed with a balanced fertiliser after flowering to encourage healthy bulbs and abundant blooms the following spring.

Top Tip:
Plant in generous drifts or fill patio containers with 'Tête-à-Tête' for one of the brightest early spring displays. Pair with blue Muscari and white snowdrops for a timeless colour combination.

Plant Details

Flowering Period:
February – March (depending on season and conditions)

Height:
6–8" (15–20cm) (approx.)

Position:
Full sun or partial shade

Hardy Perennial