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Narcissus 'Insulinde'

 
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Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Insulinde

Division:
Division 4 - Double

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

Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Hardiness:
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Bloom Color:
Orange
White/Near White

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
This plant is resistant to deer
Flowers are good for cutting
Suitable for growing in containers

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

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:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive nevadagdn On Apr 7, 2005, nevadagdn from Sparks, NV
(Zone 7a) wrote:

more information on this daffodil can be found here in the International Daffodil Register:

[HYPERLINK@www.rhs.org.uk]

I'm not a fan of double daffodils, but this one has me rethinking that. It has a creamy-white perianth, and the trumpet is a tangle of bright orange and creamy-white shreds. It's absolutely gorgeous, and not so large that it's likely to flop or collapse in high winds.

Regional...

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

Sparks, Nevada



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