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Narcissus 'Erlicheer'
(Daffodil 'Erlicheer')

Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Discovered in New Zealand
Discovered By - Discovered by nurseryman A. Gibson in the garden of M. Gardiner
Year of Introduction - First discovered in 1934 but registered later
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 30cm-35cm
Width - 15cm

Description: Double Narcissus (Narcissus Division 4)

A bulbous Perennial with grey-green, strap-shaped basal foliage. Scented, double flowers have many white petals, each Bloom with a cluster of soft yellow petals towards the centre. Flowers are produced in clusters of 15 or more per stem in early to mid-spring if planted outside. 'Erlicheer' can be forced under glass or indoors for Christmas or the winter months.

Flower:

'Erlicheer' has double flowers, each with many creamy white perianth segments (petals) and a cluster of golden yellow corona segments (cup) towards the centre. Flowers reach to approximately 4cm across and are held in clusters of 15 or more flowers per stem. Flowers are scented and produced in March and April if planted outdoors.

Flower colour: White, yellow

Flower shape: Double flowers in clusters

Flowering time: March, April

Foliage:

Grey-green, strap-shaped leaves are produced at the base of the plant.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Strap-shaped

Poison Information:

Will cause discomfort if ingested.

Propagation:

Division (separation) of offsets.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun in moisture retentive, but well drained soil.