Narcissus 'Rosie Emily' is an unusual early-flowering trumpet daffodil, combining a yellow perianth with a contrasting pink cup.

Flowering from January into February and growing to around 25–30cm tall, it brings welcome colour to the garden during the depths of winter and is ideal for borders, containers and early spring bulb displays.

• Height: 25–30cm
• Spread: 10–15cm
• Flower colour: yellow with a pink cup
• Flowering time: January to February
• Group: Trumpet daffodil (1-YP)
• Position: full sun or partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained soil

About Narcissus 'Rosie Emily'

Narcissus 'Rosie Emily' is particularly valuable for its exceptionally early flowering period and unusual combination of yellow and pink.

Each stem carries a single flower with yellow perianth segments surrounding a prominent pink corona. The contrasting centre gives 'Rosie Emily' a distinctive appearance compared with the familiar all-yellow trumpet daffodils.

The cultivar is classified as 1-YP. The number 1 places it within the Trumpet Daffodil division, while the colour code describes a yellow perianth and pink corona.

Trumpet daffodils are characterised by producing one flower per stem with a corona that is as long as, or longer than, the surrounding perianth segments.

At only 25–30cm tall, 'Rosie Emily' is relatively compact, making it easy to incorporate into smaller gardens and container displays.

Benefits for UK Wildlife

The exceptionally early flowering period of Narcissus 'Rosie Emily' makes it an interesting addition to a varied wildlife-friendly garden.

• Provides flowers very early in the year
• May be visited by early-active pollinating insects during suitable weather
• Combines well with other winter and early spring flowers

Plant alongside snowdrops, crocuses, winter aconites and early primroses to create a succession of flowers from winter into spring.

Where to Grow Narcissus 'Rosie Emily'

• Fronts of garden borders
• Patio pots and containers
• Cottage gardens
• Winter and early spring displays
• Mixed bulb planting
• Under deciduous trees and shrubs

Its January to February flowering period makes 'Rosie Emily' particularly useful in a prominent position where its flowers can be enjoyed when much of the garden is still dormant.

Planting Tips

• Plant bulbs in autumn.
• Choose a sunny or partially shaded position.
• Plant approximately 10–15cm deep.
• Space bulbs around 10cm apart.
• Plant in groups for a stronger early-season display.

Once flowering has finished, remove faded blooms but allow the foliage to yellow and die back naturally. The leaves continue feeding the bulbs and help build up reserves for flowering the following year.

Why Grow Narcissus 'Rosie Emily'

• Exceptionally early January to February flowering
• Unusual yellow and pink colour combination
• Distinctive long trumpet
• Compact 25–30cm growth
• Ideal for borders and containers
• Provides valuable garden colour during winter

If you are looking to start your daffodil season as early as possible, Narcissus 'Rosie Emily' is an excellent choice. Its yellow petals and contrasting pink trumpet provide an unusual splash of colour from January into February, long before most traditional daffodils begin to flower.