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Cyclamineus Daffodil |
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Cyclamineus Narcissus |
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Cyclamen Daffodil |
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Daffodil |
| Division: | Division 6 - Cyclamineus |
| Color: Perianth (Petals): | White |
| Color: Corona (Cups): | White |
| Description: | RHS says Fl. 90 mm wide; perianth segments ovate, blunt, slightly mucronate, reflexed, a little twisted and with margins incurved, smooth, overlapping one-third; the inner segments only very slightly mucronate, more strongly twisted; corona cylindrical, l |
| Bloom season: | EM - Early to Mid Spring |
| Height classification: | Dwarf (to 12.8") |
| Special Classes: | ADS Classics |
| Hybridizer: | Cyril F. Coleman |
| Year of registration: | Yes; pre 1943 (date of 1st flowering) |
| Country of Origin: | England |
| Seed parent: | Mitylene |
| Pollen parent: | {N. cyclamineus} |
| Awards: | Award of Garden Merit Award of Merit First Class Certificate |
| 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: | < 13" (dwarf) |
| Leaves: | Spring ephemeral |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant Other: Scented but unpleasant. |
| Flower Color: | White Other: corona opens pale yellow, becomes white |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Late winter or early spring Spring Other: Excellent to force. |
| 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 |
| Awards and Recognitions: | RHS AGM Other: AGM 1993; AM in 1948, 1973, 1985; FCC in 1950, 1974 |
| Parentage: | Mitylene x N. cyclamineus |
| Child plants: | 9 child plants |
| aspenhill | On September 9, 2002 | Obtained plant Van Engelen - qty 100 |
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| Banner for April 8, 2018 by Marilyn by Marilyn | Apr 9, 2018 3:26 PM | 25 |
| Easy reference list for Narcissus with the Award of Garden Merit by Cantillon | Oct 3, 2014 2:57 PM | 0 |
| Where are you ordering from #1 by sandnsea2 | May 4, 2012 5:32 AM | 395 |
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