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Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus

Daffodil - Narcissus

  • Bulbous plant
  • 20-30 cm high
  • Light-coloured flowers
  • Very hardy
  • Suitable as a cut flower
Or Pheasant?s eye. White with an orange corolla. Nicely scented, late flowering and suitable for naturalizing. Height 40-50 cm.

Garden use

Use

Small groups Large groups

For wildlife and biodiversity

Rabbitproof For bees For butterflies

Ornamental value and special features

Cutflower Scented

Growth

Fast

Care

Poisonous

Planting density

Plant about 9 - 15 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 20 - 30 cm
Flowering time April - May
Flower colour White, Yellow
Growth habit Ascending
Growth rate Fast
Hardiness down to about -25°C

Site conditions

Light Full sun, Sunny, Morning sun, Evening sun
Moisture Average, Moist
Soil Pervious, Light, Normal
Soil fertility Normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus
Genus Narcissus
Family Amaryllidaceae
Common names NL: narcis, paasbloem
EN: Daffodil, Narcissus
FR: Jonquille, Narcisse
DE: Osterglocke, Narzisse
Origin Hybrid