Narcissus poeticus 'Plenus'
(Double Pheasant's Eye)

Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Year of Introduction - 1860
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 35cm
Width - 15cm
Location - The White Garden

Description: Double Narcissus (Narcissus Division 4)

A bulbous Perennial with a clump-forming habit. Smooth Basal Leaves are grey-green and strap-shaped. The flowers are double and have pure white petals. Each Bloom has an inconspicuous yellow Corona that is broken, ruffled and edged with red. The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from mid to late spring. The flowers are highly scented and excellent for use as cut flowers.

Synonym - Narcissus 'Albus Plenus Odoratus'

Flower:

'Plenus' has fragrant, double flowers, each with pure white perianth segments (petals). At the centre of each bloom is an inconspicuous, broken yellow corona that is edged with red. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from late April into May.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Double Narcissus flowers held singly

Flowering time: April, May

Foliage:

Grey-green leaves are smooth and strap-shaped. The leaves are held at the base of the plant.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Strap-shaped

Poison Information:

This plant will cause discomfort if ingested.

Propagation:

Division (separation of offsets).

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in moisture retentive soil that is well drained. Avoid an overly dry soil.