Organic Narcissus ‘Dick Wilden’ is a bold and cheerful double daffodil, known for its rich golden-yellow blooms and ruffled, rose-like centre. This heirloom variety brings a luxurious splash of colour to the spring garden and is organically grown without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides, making it a wonderful choice for gardeners who value both beauty and sustainability.
Flowering in mid-spring, ‘Dick Wilden’ produces large, double blooms held on sturdy, upright stems that can reach 35–45 cm tall. Its frilly, layered petals create a full, almost peony-like effect, making it a real standout in beds, borders, and spring containers. These showy flowers also make excellent cut blooms, adding vibrant sunshine tones to indoor arrangements.
This daffodil thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. It’s tolerant of a wide range of soil types, provided they’re not prone to waterlogging, particularly in winter. Plant bulbs in autumn at a depth of about 10–15 cm and spaced roughly 10 cm apart. Once planted, they’re reliably perennial and will naturalise over time, returning year after year with minimal care.
Allow the foliage to die back naturally after flowering, as this enables the bulbs to store energy for the following season. ‘Dick Wilden’ pairs beautifully with other mid-spring bulbs such as hyacinths, muscari, or tulips, and works especially well in cottage gardens or mixed borders.
With its vibrant colour, richly textured blooms, and organic credentials, Narcissus ‘Dick Wilden’ is a joyful and eco-friendly addition to any spring planting scheme.
