Narcissus 'February Gold' and Narcissus 'King Alfred'
Common names: cylamineus daffodil ('Feb. Gold), trumpet daffodil ('King Alfred')
Family: Amrayllidaceae
Leaf: narrow, strap-shaped green leaves
Flowers:
'February Gold': a long trumpet and extremely reflexed petals (perianth segments). Petals are reminiscent of cyclamen. 14-16" tall in spring. Early to mid-spring bloom, as early as February in USDA zone 7.
'King Alfred': Features a trumpet (corona) that is equal to or greater than the length of the petals (perianth segments). One flower per stem. Rises 16-22" tall in the spring, around April. Each flower, up to 4" across, features pointed, bright yellow petals with slight twists at the tips and a yellow trumpet.
Habit: perennial bulb; Form: Clumping
Culture: Easily gown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in organically-rich sandy loams that drain well. Plant bulbs in fall, 4-6" apart for 'February Gold' and 4-10" apart for 'King Alfred'. IT may seem like a big distance, buit plantings will fill in over time. Cut back foliage only when leaves are yellowing. If bloom quality and quantity decline over time, clumps may be divided by digging just after the foliage dies back. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Uses: Best in beds, borders, wild gardens, open woodland areas, in front of shrubs or massed under trees. Best planted in quantity, i.e., from smaller groupings to large sweeping drifts. Mixes well with other spring-flowering bulbs.
Origin: garden origin
Habit: perennial bulb; Form: Clumping
Culture: Easily gown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Best in organically-rich sandy loams that drain well. Plant bulbs in fall, 4-6" apart for 'February Gold' and 4-10" apart for 'King Alfred'. IT may seem like a big distance, buit plantings will fill in over time. Cut back foliage only when leaves are yellowing. If bloom quality and quantity decline over time, clumps may be divided by digging just after the foliage dies back. Hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Uses: Best in beds, borders, wild gardens, open woodland areas, in front of shrubs or massed under trees. Best planted in quantity, i.e., from smaller groupings to large sweeping drifts. Mixes well with other spring-flowering bulbs.
Origin: garden origin
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