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Position

Sun Exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Front

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Narcissus 'Ariel' is a scented variety that are often sold for forcing indoors, particularly over Christmas. The flowers are pure white and produce several flowers on each stem. In order to force the bulbs of Narcissus 'Ariel' indoors, place a layer of gravel or pebbles inside a container, push the bulbs in until the bulbs are half buried. Then add water to a level just below the bulb and top up as required.

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Narcissus ‘Ariel’ and wildlife

Narcissus ‘Ariel’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Narcissus ‘Ariel’ poisonous?

Narcissus ‘Ariel’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
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