Narcissus cyclamineus

cyclamen-flowered daffodil

This is a native of Spain and Portugal, thriving in damp meadows and instantly recognisable by it's sharply reflexed petals. Many hybrids owe their fine form to Cyclamineus parentage, but for sheer delicate beauty the species cannot be beaten.

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Narcissus cyclamineus

cyclamen-flowered daffodil

This is a native of Spain and Portugal, thriving in damp meadows and instantly recognisable by it's sharply reflexed petals. Many hybrids owe their fine form to Cyclamineus parentage, but for sheer delicate beauty the species cannot be beaten.

Narcissus cyclamineus in the garden

  • use: cutflower

botanical information about Narcissus cyclamineus

  • Botanical name: Narcissus cyclamineus
  • Genus: Narcissus
  • Family: Amaryllidaceae
  • Other names: narcis - cyclamen-flowered daffodil - Jonquille - Narcisse - Osterglocke - Narzisse
  • origin: Europe, South

Features Narcissus cyclamineus

height: 10-20 cm
flowering: March - April
leaf color: yellow, green
scent: scented
habit: tuft
growth: medium
level: moderate
light: full sun, sunny, morning sun, evening sun, open shade, filtered
moisture: moist
soil texture: light, normal
organic matter: normal, high
pH: acid
winter zone: 6 [-20°C]
density: 9 - 15