Narcissus bulbocodium var. conspicus subsp. bulbocodium 'Golden Bells' (Golden Bells Daffodil or Miniature Daffodil)
Botanical Information
Family | Amaryllidaceae |
Genus | Narcissus |
Species | bulbocodium |
Variety | conspicus |
Subspecies | bulbocodium |
Cultivar | 'Golden Bells' |
Category | Bulbs, Perennials |
Origin | Introduced into cultivation in the late 1990's. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 4-9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3-8 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 15 cm |
Spread | 5 cm |
Growth | Medium |
Flowering Period | April, May |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A floriferous Hoop Petticoat narcissus where the foliage is almost cylindrical in form. A division 10 Narcissus. |
Propagation | Division of offsets when foliage ripens in mid-summer. |
Cultivation | Well 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 Specimens | The A.M. (Mac) Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | The dark green leaves are almost cylindrical in form. |