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Narcissus 'Geranium'

Image of Narcissus 'Geranium'

International Flower Bulb Centre

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Botanical Name

Narcissus 'Geranium'

Plant Common Name

Tazetta Daffodil

General Description

An heirloom daffodil that is still among the best of its class, this Tazetta hybrid bears clusters of spicily fragrant snow-white blooms with small orange cups at their centers. The flowers are held atop relatively tall stems in mid- to late spring. Still popular more than 75 years after its introduction, this cultivar received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is one of the most cold-hardy Tazetta hybrids.

Daffodils are hardy, long-lived, clump-forming bulbs. Unlike tulips they are poisonous, so they are not eaten by small mammals and their green tops are not browsed by deer.

These are some of the easiest bulbs to grow. They prefer full to part sun and require average to fertile soil. After blooming, it is good to let their green tops photosynthesize to allow them to store plenty of fuel for next spring’s display. Once their leaves start to turn yellow, they can be cut to the ground. Divide them in summer if bloom and vigor wane.

Like all daffodils, 'Geranium' is a superb and long-lasting cutflower. It is among the best for forcing. In the landscape, it pairs well with tulips, Spanish bluebells, alliums, and spring-blooming perennials and shrubs. It is also excellent for massing.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    9 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    4 - 9

  • Sunset Zone

    5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Bulb or Corm or Tuber

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    14"-16" / 35.6cm - 40.6cm

  • Width

    6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm

  • Bloom Time

    Spring, Late Spring

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin, Asia, Central Asia, Eastern Asia

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Clay, Loam, Sand

  • Tolerances

    Black Walnut Toxicity

  • Growth Rate

    Medium

  • Water Requirements

    Average Water

  • Habit

    Clump-Forming

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    White, Orange

  • Flower Color Modifier

    Bicolor

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    Yes

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    No

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Self-Sowing

    Yes