Large-Cupped Daffodil (Narcissus 'Capree Elizabeth') in the Daffodils Database

Data specific to Daffodils (Edit)
Division:	Division 2 - Large-Cupped
Color: Perianth (Petals):	Yellow
Color: Corona (Cups):	Pink
Description:	RHS 'Fl. 100 mm wide; perianth segments ovate, acute, light yellow, spreading, plane, very smooth, overlapping; corona funnel-shaped, deep rosy pink, mouth flared, wavy, with rim crenate.'
Bloom season:	M - Mid Spring
Height classification:	Standard (12.8" to 26.6")
Hybridizer:	M.E. (Spud) Brogden
Year of registration:	1991
Country of Origin:	New Zealand
Origin of name:	Named for the Brogden's great granddaughter
Seed parent:	Daydream
Pollen parent:	sdlg 59/A ('Salmon Trout' x 'Vision')
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)
Minimum cold hardiness:	Zone 3 -40 °C (-40 °F) to -37.2 °C (-35)
Maximum recommended zone:	Zone 8b
Plant Height:	14 - 16 inches
Leaves:	Spring ephemeral
Flowers:	Showy
Flower Color:	Pink White Yellow Other: Coral pink cup has a white halo at base, yellow petals
Bloom Size:	3"-4"
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
Parentage:	Daydream x (Salmon Trout x Vision)
Child plants:	6 child plants

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Posted by Newyorkrita (North Shore, Long Island, NY ) on Oct 12, 2013 6:13 PM concerning plant:

I found Capree Elizabeth for sale at Brent & Becky's and have never seen it offered anywhere else. Had to have it when I saw the unusual coloring. There is a variation in color, with the flowers opening much lighter and then deepening in color as they age.

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Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Mar 8, 2015 11:14 AM concerning plant:

"An exciting color combination with buttercup yellow petals and a coral pink cup surrounded by a white halo; it's a terrific and colorful namesake for all the Elizabeths! 14 to 16", mid spring." Description courtesy of Brent and Becky's Bulbs.

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Posted by critterologist (Frederick, MD - Zone 6b) on May 18, 2015 8:09 AM concerning plant:

Most "pink" daffodils have a pink cup and white petals... this one is unusual in being coral and yellow. The elegant form seems closer to a trumpet daffodil than a large cupped daff to me, although admittedly I haven't measured, that's just the impression it gives. The blooms do nod at the top of the stems, so I planted it at the top of a small rise. I'd say it's more a collector's item than a must-have daff.

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