Narcissus Wave | Double Mid-season Daffodil

Narcissus ‘Wave’ | Double Mid-season Daffodil

Add a splash of drama to your spring garden with the eye-catching Narcissus ‘Wave’. This double-flowered daffodil features a circle of elegant white reflexed petals that showcase a densely packed, ruffled center in yellow and white. Its distinctive fringe gives the appearance of crashing ocean waves — a perfect blend of softness and energy.

Ideal for borders, naturalizing, or spring flower arrangements, ‘Wave’ daffodils bloom mid-season and offer a fresh take on traditional narcissus.

Key Features:

• Botanical name: Narcissus pseudonarcissus ‘Wave’
• Type: Double daffodil (mid-season)
• Height: 30–40 cm
• Color: White petals with a yellow-white ruffled center
• Blooming period: April
• Fragrant: No
• Hardiness: Fully winter hardy
• Life cycle: Perennial
• Naturalizing: Yes
• Position: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Planting depth: 10 cm
• Spacing: 10–15 cm
• Planting time: September–December
• Suitable for: Borders, pots, naturalizing, cottage gardens, cut flower gardens

Harvesting & Vase Life:

• Harvest when buds form a gentle goose-neck shape and haven’t fully opened.
• Always wear gloves: fresh narcissus stems release a slimy sap that may cause skin irritation.
• Sap can shorten the vase life of other flowers — condition separately in a bucket for 3–4 hours before combining with other blooms.
• Do not recut stems after conditioning.
• Vase life: Up to 7 days.

Why Grow Narcissus ‘Wave’?

With its dramatic ruffled centers and crisp white petals, ‘Wave’ is a showstopper in spring displays. Whether planted in mass groupings or featured in elegant arrangements, this daffodil delivers beauty, resilience, and an unforgettable bloom form.