Narcissus ‘Lorikeet’ has the sort of colouring that stops you in your tracks. Soft yellow petals, lightly haloed at the base, create a warm, glowing backdrop for that long, elegantly flared trumpet in salmon-pink, a combination that feels both delicate and quietly theatrical. Flowering in mid spring, Narcissus ‘Lorikeet’ brings a painterly quality to pots, borders and naturalistic planting alike, where its unusual tones catch the low sunlight beautifully. There is a poise to Narcissus ‘Lorikeet’ that makes it easy to place among tulips, forget-me-nots or fresh green foliage, yet it is distinctive enough to hold its own without any fuss.
Like all good daffodils, Narcissus ‘Lorikeet’ is admirably straightforward to grow, rewarding very little effort with a display that feels considered and rather special. Plant Narcissus ‘Lorikeet’ in autumn in well-drained soil or containers, somewhere it can enjoy sun or light shade, and it will return with dependable charm year after year. The flowers also make lovely cut blooms, bringing that soft yellow and flushed trumpet indoors where the colouring can be properly admired. For anyone drawn to daffodils with a little more nuance than the usual bright-and-breezy sorts, Narcissus ‘Lorikeet’ is an inspired choice. Narcissus ‘Lorikeet’ manages to be cheerful, refined and just a touch exotic all at once.
