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Narcissus 'Home Fires'

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Home Fires
Hybridized by Guy L Wilson; Year of Registration or Introduction: Pre 1950

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Division:
Division 2 - Long-cupped

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

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

Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring

Hardiness:
Unknown - Tell us

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Orange
Bright Yellow

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Flowers are good for cutting
Provides winter interest
Suitable for growing in containers

Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

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

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1 positive
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive dmj1218 On Feb 11, 2009, dmj1218 from west Houston, TX (Zone 9a) wrote:

Div 2--Large Cup
Season--Early
Height--Tall (greater than 67.5 com or 26.6"
Hybridizer--Guy L Wilson
Country of Origin--Northern Ireland
Year pre 1950; registered with the RHS
Perianth color--yellow
Corona color--orange

Comments--cup fiery orange-scarlet to base; a great large-cup variety for the deep south because of its early bloom and the tall height is a real bonus!

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Houston, Texas



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