Bunchflower Daffodil

Bunchflower Daffodil Care

Narcissus Tazetta

What is the plant

Unlike other daffodils, Narcissus tazetta -- also known simply as narcissus -- does not need chilling to bloom well and is, therefore, perfect for gardens in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 through 11. Like other plants in the genus, they often need little to no care to grow well and bloom for years. With some attention, though, your narcissus will flourish and put on a spectacular display for up to 100 days in early to mid winter, depending on the weather.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

min -5°C

Hardiness zone

7 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water narcissus from fall until spring while it is actively growing and when rain is insufficient. Keep the soil moist by watering it with 1 inch of water when the soil is dry to the touch 2 to 3 inches deep.
Pruning
Remove flower stems at the base of the plants with hand clippers after the flowers fade. This tidies up the garden and prevents the plants from using their energy to produce seeds. This enables narcissus to save the energy in their bulbs to help them produce prolific blooms again the next year.
Fertilizer
Feed narcissus with a bulb fertilizer or an all-purpose fertilizer after they finish blooming and the flowers have faded. Sprinkle the fertilizer around the foliage and, because nutrient rates differ among fertilizers, use the recommended rate as stated on the package label. Repeat every two weeks for two months for a total of four feedings; however, do not fertilize after the foliage turns yellow.

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Sunlight
Grow narcissus in full sun so the flowers and foliage receive at east six hours of sunlight a day, preferably in the morning with afternoon shade. If trees or shrubs are blocking the proper amount of sunlight from reaching narcissus, prune them as necessary.
Soil
uitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils and can grow in very alkaline soils.
Temperature
The dormant bulbs will withstand soil temperatures down to at least -5°c