Description

Narcissus recurvus, the iconic Pheasant’s Eye daffodil, is a poeticus-type heirloom cultivar with pure white reflexed petals and a distinctive yellow-green central eye ringed in red. It blooms late — often into May — adding value to the final stage of the daffodil season and supporting biodiversity at a critical pre-summer pollinator window. Standing at 30–40 cm, it offers grace, cultural resonance, and seasonal continuity in both heritage and ecological schemes.

recurvus excels in semi-wild meadows, woodland glades, traditional parkland edges, and churchyard verges. It thrives in full sun or light shade in moderately moist, well-drained loams or sandy soils, and is especially resilient when planted into turf margins or among spring meadow perennials. Its lightly spicy fragrance and open access encourage late-foraging bees, beetles, and butterflies, making it a key pollinator-friendly daffodil for long-term schemes.

Pair with Fritillaria meleagris, snowdrops, Camassia leichtlinii, or bluebells for meadow continuity and layered native planting. Ideal for council restoration projects, estate wildflower meadows, and conservation plantings in old graveyards or riverbanks.