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Narcissus 'Sophie Girl'
(Daffodil 'Sophie Girl')

Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Hybrid Parents - Narcissus 'Chelsea Derby' x Narcissus 'Leonaine''
Origin - Raised in England
Discovered By - Raised by Mrs J B Abel Smith
Year of Introduction - 1984
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 40cm
Width - 15cm

Description: Large-Cupped Narcissus (Narcissus Division 2)

A bulbous Perennial with a clump-forming habit. Smooth Basal Leaves are grey-green and strap-shaped. Cup and saucer-shaped flowers have pure white petals (Perianth segments). Each Bloom has a central apricot cup (Corona) that develops pink hues with age. The flowers are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in mid-spring. Excellent for use as cut flowers and attractive to pollinating insects.

Flower:

Cup and saucer-shaped flowers have pure white perianth segments (petals). At the centre of each bloom is an apricot corona (cup) that develops pink tones with age. The blooms are held singly atop upright stems and are produced in April.

Flower colour: White, apricot

Flower shape: Cup and saucer-shaped flowers held singly

Flowering time: April

Foliage:

Smooth grey-green leaves are strap-shaped. They 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.