Narcissus 'Obdam'
(Daffodil 'Obdam')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Hybrid Parents - A sport of Narcissus 'Ice Follies'
Origin - Raised in the Netherlands
Discovered By - C J Bakker
Year of Introduction - 1984
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 45cm
Width - 15cm
Description: Double Narcissus (Narcissus Division 4)
A bulbous Perennial with a clump-forming habit. Smooth, Basal Leaves are grey-green to dark green and strap-shaped. Double flowers have creamy white petals, the outer ring of petals is larger and flatter than the inner layer of petals. The inner layers of petals are smaller, ruffled, and open pale yellow before fading to creamy white with age. The Blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in mid-spring. The Blooms are fragrant and excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Fragrant, double Narcissus flowers have creamy white perianth segments (petals). The inner layer of petals are ruffled, open yellow and fade to white with age. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced from late March into April.
Flower colour: White, yellow
Flower shape: Double Narcissus flowers held singly
Flowering time: March, April
Foliage:
Smooth, strap-shaped leaves are grey-green to dark green. 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.
