Division: | Division 6 - Cyclamineus |
Color: Perianth (Petals): | Yellow |
Color: Corona (Cups): | Yellow Pink |
Description: | RHS-'Fl. 79 mm wide; perianth segments broadly ovate, greenish yellow, spreading at base, strongly reflexed in upper half, somewhat twisted, overlapping one-third; corona cylindrical, loosely ribbed, rose pink, with pale pinkish yellow at base, mouth |
Bloom season: | M - Mid Spring |
Height classification: | Dwarf (to 12.8") |
Hybridizer: | Brian S. Duncan |
Year of registration: | 1993 |
Country of Origin: | Northern Ireland |
Seed parent: | Milestone |
Pollen parent: | open pollinated |
Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
Plant Height: | 10 - 14" |
Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
Flowers: | Showy |
Flower Color: | Pink Yellow Other: pale yellow petals and a rose-pink cup |
Flower Time: | Spring Other: Forcible |
Underground structures: | Bulb |
Uses: | Provides winter interest Erosion control Groundcover Cut Flower Will Naturalize |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
Resistances: | Deer Resistant Gophers/Voles Rabbit Resistant Squirrels |
Toxicity: | Leaves are poisonous Roots are poisonous |
Propagation: Seeds: | Will not come true from seed |
Propagation: Other methods: | Offsets Bulbs |
Pollinators: | Moths and Butterflies Flies Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
jmorth | On April 18, 2015 | Obtained plant From stairwell to refrigerator; appears water was able to get into tote and some of the bulbs appear not to have made it , pot will swiftly dry therein, then re-assessment. |
jmorth | On December 25, 2014 | Miscellaneous Event Moved into cold period status. |
jmorth | On December 12, 2014 | Potted up To force. Start rooting period. |
jmorth | On December 4, 2014 | Obtained plant 25 from Brent and Becky's (half off sale) |
Meredith79 | On November 10, 2010 | Miscellaneous Event Planted - Source: Brent and Becky's |
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