Narcissus Toto

Elegant, fresh and wonderfully free-flowering, Narcissus 'Toto' is a delightful miniature daffodil whose pristine white petals and soft lemon-yellow trumpet bring a touch of sophistication to the early spring garden. Compact, reliable and exceptionally easy to grow, it is equally at home in borders, containers and naturalised plantings.

Introduced in the 1980s, 'Toto' is a charming hybrid renowned for its changing flower colour. The blooms first open with creamy-white petals surrounding a soft primrose-yellow trumpet, which gradually matures to almost pure white as the flowers age, creating a beautifully subtle two-tone effect. Each sturdy stem carries a perfectly proportioned flower above neat grey-green foliage, producing a display that remains fresh and attractive for weeks.

Flowering from March into April, 'Toto' is an excellent choice for rockeries, woodland gardens, patio containers and the front of borders. It naturalises readily beneath deciduous trees and through lawns, returning each spring with increasing numbers of blooms. The flowers are lightly fragrant and provide an early source of nectar for bees and other pollinating insects.

Recipient of the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit, 'Toto' combines beautifully with Muscari, Chionodoxa, Crocus and early tulips, adding a refined elegance to spring planting schemes.

A graceful miniature daffodil whose soft colouring and dependable performance make it a favourite for gardens of every size.

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. 'Toto' is ideal for borders, rockeries, patio containers, 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 with blue Muscari, white Anemones or pale tulips to complement the elegant white flowers and softly coloured trumpet.

Plant Details

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

Height:
8–10" (20–25cm) (approx.)

Position:
Full sun or partial shade

Hardy Perennial