Double Narcissus, Double Daffodil 'Yellow Cheerfulness'
Narcissus
Family: | Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee) (Info) |
Genus: | Narcissus (nar-SIS-us) (Info) |
Cultivar: | Yellow Cheerfulness |
Hybridized | by Eggink |
Registered or introduced: | 1937 |
Division:
Division 4 - Double
Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Hardiness:
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)
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Smooth
This plant is resistant to deer
Other details:
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
Foliage Color:
Blue-Green
Bloom Characteristics:
Flowers are good for cutting
Water Requirements:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
GARBERVILLE, California
Tracy, California
Cordele, Georgia
Hebron, Kentucky
Piedmont, Missouri
Morehead City, North Carolina
Belfield, North Dakota
, Ontario
Portland, Oregon
Fate, Texas
Leesburg, Virginia
Seattle, Washington
Vancouver, Washington(2 reports)
show allGardeners' Notes:
Rating | Content |
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Neutral | On May 2, 2015, DaylilySLP from Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) wrote: Award(s) |
Positive | On Jan 31, 2014, coriaceous from ROSLINDALE, MA wrote: A reliable performer and a vigorous naturalizer, this is one of the few double-flowered narcissus I like. Unlike most, it doesn't need exceptional weather in order to open well. And only the cup is double, so the scape stands up well. |
Neutral | On May 11, 2005, tabasco from Cincinnati (Anderson Twp), OH (Zone 6a) wrote: We planted n. 'yellow cheerfulness' with early blooming azaleas and it made a nice show here in Ohio. |
Positive | On May 15, 2004, Toxicodendron from Piedmont, MO (Zone 6a) wrote: This is one of the later bloomers here in Missouri. It multiplies but needs divided to keep blooming well. The small flowers are a beautiful soft yellow and look like little roses. |
Neutral | On May 14, 2004, Baa wrote: A smallish flowered, double daffodil that is a yellow sport of 'Cheerfulness' |