Narcissus bulbocodium var. conspicus subsp. bulbocodium 'Golden Bells' (Golden Bells Daffodil or Miniature Daffodil)


Botanical Information

FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusNarcissus
Speciesbulbocodium
Varietyconspicus
Subspeciesbulbocodium
Cultivar'Golden Bells'
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginIntroduced into cultivation in the late 1990's.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4-9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone3-8
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height15 cm
Spread5 cm
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA floriferous Hoop Petticoat narcissus where the foliage is almost cylindrical in form. A division 10 Narcissus.
PropagationDivision of offsets when foliage ripens in mid-summer.
CultivationWell drained, good garden soil in full sun to partial shade. Dead heading after bloom will encourage strong plants. Divide clumps and re-plant every 5- 10 years.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionThe dark green leaves are almost cylindrical in form.

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