Narcissus 'Albatross' (Albatross Narcissus)


Botanical Information

FamilyAmaryllidaceae
GenusNarcissus
Cultivar'Albatross'
CategoryBulbs, Perennials
OriginIntroduced prior to 1891.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height32 -67.5 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodApril, May

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionClassified as a D3 W - YYO (Small Cupped).
LandscapeMassing and naturalization.
PropagationAbout every five years or as the number of blooms decrease lift clumps with a fork after the foliage has withered. Pull the bulbs apart and detach any offsets, replant bulbs three times their own depth (15 cm) and depending on plant size 3-10 cm apart. Plant bulbs in full sun to partial shade in autumn 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 or if planted in turf let foliage yellow before mowing.
Notable SpecimensThe Tamar Valley, Cornwall, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower DescriptionBlooms are up to 127 mm across, with petals broadly oval, roundish or square at the apex and a clear white in colour. The trumpet is bowl shaped, ribbed and pale lemon with an orange margin at the rim. The bloom is loosely frilled and scented.

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