Narcissus 'Apricot Whirl' (Apricot Whirl Daffodil)


Botanical Information

FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusNarcissus
Cultivar'Apricot Whirl'
CategoryBulbs, Perennials

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone4 - 8
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone1a - 7a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH4 - H7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-60 - (-15)
Temperature (°F)-51 - 0
Height15 - 75 cm
Spread15 - 30 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeFlower beds, mass plantings, informal gardens, borders, containers.
PropagationDivision of bulbs.
CultivationPlant bulbs 15 cm deep and 10 - 15 cm apart in full sun to partial shade in clumps or large groups for best affect. Suited to naturalization in woodland gardens and turf. Interplant where dying bulb foliage may be hidden by later blooming perennials.
PestsNarcissus bulb fly, narcissus nematode, bulb scale mite, slugs, narcissus basal rot, other fungal infections, narcissus yellow stripe virus, and other viruses.
Notable SpecimensThe A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf Description2 - 4 lanceolate erect leaves per bulb that measure the height of the plant.
Flower DescriptionBursting two-toned terminal solitary blooms.
Colour DescriptionTwo-toned creamy-white and apricot orange-pink flowers among medium green foliage and stems.

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