Narcissus cyclamineus
Cyclamen-Flowered Daffodil
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Cyclamen-Flowered Daffodil (Narcissus cyclamineus) - Description
Narcissus cyclamineus (cyclamen-flowered daffodil) is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae, native to North West Portugal and North West Spain.
Cyclamen-Flowered Daffodil (Narcissus cyclamineus) - Blooming
The Daffodil will bloom in late winter and spring in colors that range from orange, yellow, or white. The blooms will typically face the sun.
Cyclamen-Flowered Daffodil (Narcissus cyclamineus) - Growth
Plant will generally grow to be about 1-2' tall.
Cyclamen-Flowered Daffodil (Narcissus cyclamineus) - Planting
Daffodils can be planted either in the ground or in a pot during the fall. When planting the bulbs into the ground, space them 4-8" apart. If the Daffodils are going to be planted in a pot, a pot 14-16" in size can hold 18-24 bulbs. Immediately after planting the bulbs, deeply soak the soil.
Cyclamen-Flowered Daffodil (Narcissus cyclamineus) - Pest
Daffodils are susceptible to aphids and fungal diseases in dense, moist soils.
Cyclamen-Flowered Daffodil (Narcissus cyclamineus) - Interesting facts
The Genus Narcissus is said to be named after the hero Narcissus from Greek mythology. The flower first grew at the site where Narcissus died from drowning in a lake he fell into while obsessing over his own reflection.
Cyclamen-Flowered Daffodil (Narcissus cyclamineus) - Soil and irrigation
Daffodils require sandy, loamy soil that is well-drained. For the first week, water plant daily. Afterwards, water the plant as needed. Narcissus tazetta and N. jonquilla varieties do best with slightly alkaline soil, while N. bulbocodium, N. cyclamineus, and N. triandrus varieties prefer slightly acidic soil.
