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Narcissus 'First Hope'

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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info)
Cultivar: First Hope
Additional cultivar information: (aka January Gold)
Hybridized by Cornwall Area Bulb Growers Association; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1985

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Division:
Division 2 - Long-cupped

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Mid Winter

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 2a: to -45.5 °C (-50 °F)
USDA Zone 2b: to -42.7 °C (-45 °F)
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color:
Bright Yellow

Foliage:
Herbaceous
Blue-Green
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
This plant is resistant to deer
Flowers are good for cutting
Provides winter interest

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Non-patented

Propagation Methods:
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Profile:

No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Neutral	Joan	On Aug 15, 2009, Joan from Belfield, ND (Zone 4a) wrote: Editor's Note Some resources list Narcissus as poisonous if ingested. Ingesting the bulbs can cause poisoning in humans and has also poisoned some cattle. Family pets could be at risk if they ingest quantities of this plant. Serious cases of poisoning are rare. Humans have been poisoned only when the bulbs were mistaken for onions. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. May be fatal if large quantities are consumed. The plant also contains allergens in the above ground plant parts, which cause dermatitis in sensitive humans. We tend to err on the side of caution in PlantFiles, and the danger notation in the details above is to warn gardeners, parents and pet owners to look further for more information.
Neutral	Baa	On Apr 10, 2006, Baa wrote: Parents - 'Jana' x 'Rijnveld's Early Sensation'. 'First Hope' bears bright yellow perianth segments with a slightly darker corolla with a notched and crenate rim. The rim has some white flecks The designated trade name for this cultivar 'January Gold' is sometimes misapplied to 'Rijnveld's Early Sensation' which is a similar looking cultivar. It's also sometimes sold as Narcissus pseudonarcissus 'January Gold'. Loves a well drained soil in sun or partial shade. It's a very early cultivar flowering in January or February.

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