Large-Cupped Daffodil (Narcissus 'Ceylon')
nar-SIS-us
Genus:
Narcissus
This daffodil has large, long-lasting flowers that are a deep, sunny yellow with orange cups. Plant these in large groups for a specular mid-season show. Great for forcing indoors.
Care:
Grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In autumn, plant bulbs from 1.5 to 5 times the bulbs' height (3 inches or more in cold climates). Under glass, grow in 1 part grit and 2 parts soil mix. Deadhead seed heads (except those of species, for dispersal) and allow leaves to photosynthesize for 6 weeks before cutting back, including plantings in turf. Lift and divide clumps if they become overcrowded or perform poorly.
Propagation:
Separate bulbs and replant in early summer or early fall.
Problems:
Narcissus bulb fly, narcissus nematode, bulb scale mite, slugs, narcissus basal rot, other fungal infections, narcissus yellow stripe virus, and other viruses.
Overview
Height
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread
6 in. to 12 in.
Growth Habit
Clumps
Growth Pace
Moderate Grower
Light
Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Showy Flowers
Bloom Time
Early Spring,
Spring
Flower Color
Salmon,
Yellow
Uses
Container,
Cut Flower,
Beds and Borders,
Indoor Plant
Style
Formal Garden,
Specimen Plant/Focal Point,
Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest
Spring Interest
Tolerance
Deer Tolerant
Type
Bulbs