Narcissus spp . Common name : DaffodilFamily : Amaryllidaceae
A bulbous soft wooded perennial with around 50 species and infinite cultivar , the Narcissus , likethe tulip , is the archetypalspring flowerin cool climate gardens .
With a sheath of mid - green shoulder strap form or cylindrical leaves , these plants are most renowned for their distinctive flowers . These have 6 flattened petals surrounding a central St. Elmo’s fire ( or loving cup or trumpet ) .
Narcissus ‘King Alfred’ byAndy Morffewis licensed under CC BY 2.0
Flower color kitchen range from white through cream to yellow and the corona is often of a counterpoint colour . Flowering time vary according to the species and cultivar , but can be from autumn until early summertime .
Most mintage stomach a range of territory but opt those that are moderately rich and well debilitate soils . They thrive in fullsun or partial shadeand are dauntless down to -15 degree C.
Narcissus can be grow in borderline or containers and are often naturalised in grass orlawns .
Narcissus ‘King Alfred’ byAndy Morffewis licensed under CC BY 2.0
They are happen upon set in bunch and in massed plantings in spectacular perspective . Their bold colours contrast well with darker foliage plant .
Maintenance
Bulbs should be planted in fall at about one and a half times their own deepness .
tardily bloom cultivar should be watered in dry spring weather condition , otherwise flowers may abort . Use a general design fertiliser to establish plant life but try a low nitrogen , high K fertiliser to advance flush if not performing well .
Dead - head after flower and allow leaves to croak back by nature , this encourages the store of energy in the medulla . rear and divide ball when they become congested and flowering becomes sparse .
Pests etc.
May support from narcissus eelworm , narcissus basal rot and other fungal infections .
Propagation
broadcast by semen ( cutivars do not do true ) or by separating and replant bulb offsets as leaves die off in former summer .
Best Narcissus varieties to grow
Here are 10 of the best daffodil varieties to grow , each with a detailed description .
1. King Alfred
2. Mount Hood
3. Carlton
4. Tête-à-Tête
5. Ice Follies
6. Thalia
7. Actae
8. Avalanche
9. Pink Charm
10. Poet’s Narcissus (Narcissus poeticus)
Brickell C ( ed ) , 1998 , the Royal Horticultural Society A to Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants Dorling Kindersley , London . Brown , K , 2004 , Bulbs for All Seasons , Aquamarine , London .
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Narcissus ‘King Alfred’ byAndy Morffewis licensed under CC BY 2.0
Narcissus ‘Mount Hood’ byRyan Sommais licensed under CC BY 2.0
Narcissus ‘Carlton’ byAgnieszka Kwiecień, Novais licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Narcissus ”Tete-a-tete” byDeanster1983is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0
Narcissus Ice Folliesby Photo by David J. Stang is licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0
Narcissus ‘Thalia’ byRyan Sommais licensed under CC BY 2.0
“Narcissus Actaea” by Photo by David J. Stang is licensed underCC BY-SA 4.0
Narcissus ‘Pink Charm’ Narcyz byAgnieszka Kwiecień, Novais licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Narcissus poeticus byBernard Spraggis licensed under CC CC0 1.0
