Narcissus cyclamineus Peeping Jenny

Narcissus 'Peeping Jenny' produces flowers with yellow petals that turn creamy-white during flowering. These flowers have a long, trumpet-shaped yellow crown in the centre. It will reach a height of approximately 35cm (14in). This narcissus is an easy-to-grow and hardy bulbous plant, quietly settling in the garden. Bulbs should be planted in autumn for flowering in March.

Native to Western Europe, the narcissus belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. The narcissus genus includes numerous species and varieties, both botanical and horticultural in origin. Narcissus jonquilla, with yellow flowers and rush-like leaves, is one of the species in the Narcissus genus. In certain regions, the yellow narcissus or trumpet narcissus (Narcissus pseudonarcissus) is sometimes called daffodil, which often leads to confusion between daffodils and narcissus.

The narcissus is a bulbous plant with slightly pointed linear leaves, which are green or sometimes slightly bluish in colour. The hollow stems end in single or double flowers, with 6 white or yellow petals. A crown in shades of yellow or orange often sits in the centre. Belonging to the Cyclamineus Narcissus group, 'Peeping Jenny' has flowers that lean forward, with petals slightly curved backward. The petals of this variety are yellow when the flowers first bloom and then turn white during the flowering period. The flowers have a long, trumpet-shaped yellow crown in the centre. 

Narcissus flowers bloom for about fifteen days. Flowering occurs between February and May, depending on the variety. 'Peeping Jenny' blooms in March. These flowers are perfect for bouquets, as long as they are not mixed with other flowers, as the sap releases a substance that accelerates wilting.

Daffodils are easy to grow. They can be planted at the forefront of a shrub bed, along a border, in the middle of a lawn, or in a pot. It pairs beautifully with muscari, early tulips, and hyacinths. The bulbs easily naturalise. However, be aware that the bulb, flower, and leaves are toxic. This deciduous bulbous plant is hardy and perennial, with bulbs able to remain in the ground for several years.