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Daffodil Xiva (Narcissus spp.) – Fragrant Early Bloomer

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Daffodil Xiva (Narcissus spp.) – Fragrant Early Bloomer

Description

Daffodil Xiva is a large, fragrant white Tazetta daffodil, flowering early in the season. An improved version of the Paperwhite, it features more rounded petals and a free-flowering nature. Growing to 30cm tall, this variety thrives in full sun to part shade and is perfect for garden beds, borders, pots, and cut flowers. A low-maintenance, naturalising bulb, it will return each year with even more blooms.

Why Grow Daffodil Xiva?

✔ Early-season flowering – Among the first daffodils to bloom.
✔ Fragrant & elegant – Sweetly scented clusters of white flowers.
✔ Naturalising variety – Multiplies and returns yearly.
✔ Low-maintenance & drought-tolerant – No refrigeration required.
✔ Perfect for gardens, pots & floral arrangements.

Growing & Care Guide

  • Botanical Name: Narcissus spp.
  • Common Name: Daffodil Xiva
  • Supplied As: Dormant bulbs
  • Height: 30cm
  • Width: 15cm
  • Division: Tazetta (Div. 8)
  • Plant Depth: 5cm
  • Spacing: 5–10cm
  • Planting Window: March – July
  • Flowering Time: Mid-season
  • Fragrance: Yes
  • Cut Flower: Yes
  • Growing Zones: VIC, SA, TAS, NSW (except subtropics), QLD (cool regions)

Best Growing Conditions

  • Full sun to part shade
  • Well-drained soil
  • Naturalises well, returns yearly
  • Water during growth, allow foliage to die back naturally

Planting Guide

  1. Prepare soil to 20cm depth for good drainage.
  2. Plant bulbs 5cm deep, fat-end down.
  3. Space bulbs 5–10cm apart for a full display.
  4. For pots, use high-quality, free-draining potting mix and add gravel at the base for drainage.

Storage & Aftercare

  • No refrigeration needed.
  • Store bulbs in a cool, dry place before planting.
  • Feed as bulbs begin to bloom to support next year’s flowers.

Toxicity

Daffodil Xiva is toxic if ingested. Keep bulbs and flowers away from pets and children.

FAQs

Do they need lifting each year? No, they naturalise well and will return yearly.
Can I grow them in pots? Yes, with well-draining soil.
When should I plant them? March–July, with April being ideal.
Do daffodils need refrigeration? No, Daffodil Xiva does not require chilling before planting.