{"product_id":"narcissus-altun-ha-bulbs","title":"Narcissus 'Altun Ha' Bulbs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Altun Ha' is an unusual spring-flowering daffodil valued for the changing colour of its elegant blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe flowers open a bright lemon yellow before gradually fading as they mature, with the central cup eventually becoming pure white. This transformation creates an attractive mixture of yellow and cream-white shades when several flowers are open together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–45cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright lemon yellow, fading with age to a pure white cup\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e spring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun or partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Altun Ha'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Altun Ha' produces substantial daffodil flowers on upright stems above narrow green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreshly opened blooms are dominated by clear lemon-yellow colouring, giving them a bright and cheerful appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs each flower matures, its colouring becomes progressively paler. The trumpet-shaped cup changes most noticeably, eventually becoming pure white while the surrounding petals retain softer yellow tones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis changing colour means that an established group can display several different shades at the same time, adding extra interest to a spring bulb display.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrowing to around 35–45cm tall, 'Altun Ha' is well suited to both garden borders and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpring-flowering \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e can form a useful part of a wildlife-friendly garden.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlowers may be visited by early pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdds floral diversity to spring planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombines well with other early flowering bulbs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant alongside crocuses, muscari and other spring flowers to provide a longer succession of blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Narcissus 'Altun Ha'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpring garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatio pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCottage gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMixed bulb displays\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnder deciduous trees and shrubs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant several bulbs together in groups or informal drifts to emphasise the changing colours of the flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant bulbs in autumn.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny or partially shaded position.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant approximately 10–15cm deep.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpace bulbs around 10cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater after planting if conditions are particularly dry.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce flowering has finished, remove faded blooms but allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. This allows the leaves to replenish the bulbs for the following year's display.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Altun Ha'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnusual colour-changing flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpens a vivid lemon yellow\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCentral cup matures to pure white\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent for borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePerennial bulbs that can return each spring\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a daffodil with an unusual feature, \u003cem\u003eNarcissus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Altun Ha' is an excellent choice. 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