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Narcissus 'Ice Baby'
(Daffodil 'Ice Baby')

Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in Virginia, USA
Discovered By - Brent and Becky Heath, nurserymen
Year of Introduction - 2014
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 25cm
Width - 15cm

Description: Trumpet Narcissus (Narcissus Division 1).

A compact, bulbous Perennial with a clump-forming habit. Strap-shaped Basal Leaves are grey-green and have a smooth texture. Fragrant cup and saucer-shaped flowers open pale yellow and turn to white with age. At the centre of each Bloom is a long cup. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in mid-spring. The Blooms are attractive to pollinating insects and excellent for use as cut flowers.

Synonym - Narcissus 'Snow Baby'

Flower:

Fragrant, cup and saucer-shaped flowers open pale yellow and quickly fade to white. At the centre of each bloom is a long corona (cup). The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in April.

Flower colour: White

Flower shape: Cup and saucer-shaped flowers held singly

Flowering time: April

Foliage:

Smooth, grey-green leaves are 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.