Large-cupped Daffodil

Large-cupped Daffodil Care

Narcissus 'brooke Ager'

What is the plant

Named for the daughter of a former American Daffodil Society President, this winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit dazzles even from a distance. The white, rounded petals, with a modest pink blush, form a halo around ribbed coronas colored in a rich apricot rose. An unforgettable Large Cup. Midseason.Large, bright Narcissus blooms are for many gardeners the first visible signs of spring. These vigorous, long-lived bulbs thrive joyously in sunny, well-drained places, are shunned by hungry deer and voles, and will thrive and multiply with little care on your part, creating a glorious landscape and a horticultural legacy

humidity

Normal

lighting

Part sun and part shade

temperature

11°C - 21°C

hardiness zone

3 - 8b

difficulty

Medium

hibernation

Cold Period

toxicity

Poisonous

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water the bulbs when they are actively growing in the spring. Provide up to 1 inch of water per week during dry weather. Only water if the top 2 inches of soil feel dry.
Pruning
Cut off the old flower heads after they completely bloom. Remove the foliage and stems after they yellow and die back naturally, usually six weeks after flowering is complete.
Sunlight
Sun to Part Shade