Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division: Division 2 - Large-Cupped
Color: Perianth (Petals): White
Color: Corona (Cups): Yellow
Orange
Bloom season: M - Mid Spring
Height classification: Tall (over 26.6")
Special Classes: ADS Classics
Hybridizer: G.W.E. Brogden
Year of registration: 1966
Country of Origin: New Zealand
Seed parent: Kowhiri
Pollen parent: Green Island
Links: DaffSeek - Daffodil Database
RHS - Daffodil Register

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Plant Height: > 26.6 "
Leaves: Spring ephemeral
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Orange
White
Yellow
Flower Time: Spring
Underground structures: Bulb
Uses: Provides winter interest
Erosion control
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 repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Goes Dormant
Parentage: Kowhiri x Green Island
Child plants: 3 child plants

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Common names
  • Large Cupped Daffodil
  • Daffodil

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Location: Claremont Daffodil  Show -Tasmania
Date: 14-9-13
Comments:
  • Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Sep 18, 2013 3:56 AM concerning plant:
    This large-cupped Div. 2 daff is in the tall range. Bred in New Zealand by G W E Brogden (1966), it is both seed and pollen fertile. Utilized as seed parent 5 times and as pollen parent 17 times.
    A substantial flower.

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