Narcissus 'Sempre Avanti' is a striking large-cupped daffodil combining broad, creamy white petals with a vivid orange-red, frilled central cup.
Flowering in April and growing to around 35–40cm tall, its strong two-tone colouring makes it an excellent variety for spring borders, containers and cut flower displays.
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Height: 35–40cm
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Spread: 10–15cm
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Flower colour: creamy white with an orange-red cup
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Flowering time: April
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Group: Large-Cupped daffodil
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Position: full sun or partial shade
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Soil: fertile, well-drained soil
About Narcissus 'Sempre Avanti'
Narcissus 'Sempre Avanti' is a particularly attractive choice for gardeners who enjoy the traditional daffodil shape but want something more colourful than the familiar yellow varieties.
Each upright stem carries a single large flower. Six broad, almost flat perianth segments form a creamy white backdrop around the strongly contrasting central cup.
The corona is a rich orange to orange-red, with deeper colouring towards its prominently frilled edge. A touch of yellow and green towards the throat adds further depth and draws attention to the centre of the flower.
'Sempre Avanti' belongs to the Large-Cupped division of daffodils. These are distinguished by having one flower per stem and a corona measuring more than one-third, but less than the full length, of the surrounding perianth segments.
At around 35–40cm tall, it is a useful medium-sized variety that can be grown successfully in both garden borders and containers.
Benefits for UK Wildlife
Spring-flowering Narcissus can form part of a varied wildlife-friendly garden, particularly when combined with a range of other spring flowers.
- Flowers may be visited by spring-active pollinating insects
- Adds floral diversity to April planting
- Combines well with other pollinator-friendly spring bulbs and perennials
Try combining 'Sempre Avanti' with muscari, primroses, forget-me-nots and other open spring flowers to provide a varied display.
Where to Grow Narcissus 'Sempre Avanti'
- Spring garden borders
- Patio pots and containers
- Cottage gardens
- Mixed bulb displays
- Along paths and entrances
- Cut flower gardens
The strong contrast between the pale petals and orange-red centre makes 'Sempre Avanti' particularly effective when planted in groups. It also combines beautifully with blue and purple spring flowers.
Planting Tips
- Plant bulbs in autumn.
- Choose a position in full sun or partial shade.
- Plant approximately 10–15cm deep.
- Space bulbs around 10cm apart.
- Plant several bulbs together for the strongest display.
After flowering, remove faded blooms but leave the foliage untouched until it has yellowed and died back naturally. This allows the leaves to continue feeding the bulbs and build up reserves for the following year's flowers.
Why Grow Narcissus 'Sempre Avanti'
- Bold creamy white and orange-red flowers
- Large, beautifully frilled central cup
- Classic Large-Cupped daffodil form
- Flowers during April
- Useful 35–40cm height
- Excellent for borders, containers and cutting
If you want a classic-looking daffodil with a more dramatic colour combination, Narcissus 'Sempre Avanti' is an excellent choice. Its creamy white petals and vivid orange-red frilled cup create a bright, eye-catching display in the April garden.
