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Cyclamineus Daffodil |
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Daffodil |
| Division: | Division 6 - Cyclamineus |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | White |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | White |
| Description: | RHS - 'Fl. 78 mm wide; corona opening pale lemon, becoming white' |
| Bloom season: | EM - Early to Mid Spring |
| Height classification: | Dwarf (to 12.8") |
| Hybridizer: | Grant E. Mitsch |
| Year of registration: | 1982 |
| Country of Origin: | United States |
| Seed parent: | ((Mabel Taylor x Interim) x Rima) |
| Pollen parent: | N. cyclamineus |
| Links: | DaffSeek - Daffodil Database RHS - Daffodil Register |
| 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 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 9b |
| Plant Height: | dwarf |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring 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 Preferred depth: shoulders should clear soil line |
| Miscellaneous: | Goes Dormant |
| Parentage: | ((Mabel Taylor x Interim) x Rima) X N. cyclamineus |
| Posted by jmorth (central Illinois) on Oct 5, 2013 1:53 PM White on white early blooming dwarf from Grant Mitsch. Thought to be seed fertile. Sibling of 'Carib'. Its short stature and early blooming make this cultivar an excellent choice for forcing. [ Reply to this comment | |
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