Narcissus 'Elka'
(Daffodil 'Elka')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in England
Discovered By - Raised by Alec Gray
Year of Introduction - Registered in 1989
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 15cm - 25cm
Width - 15cm
Location - The Walled Garden
Description: Trumpet Narcissus (Narcissus Division 1)
A miniature daffodil with grey-green, strap-shaped basal foliage. Cup and saucer-shaped flowers have creamy white petals surrounding a pale yellow trumpet that fades to white with age. Flowers are produced from early to mid-spring and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Flower:
Cup and saucer-shaped flowers are composed of creamy white perianth segments (petals) surrounding a pale yellow corona (trumpet) that fades to white with age. Flowers are produced one per stem in March and April.
Flower colour: Yellow
Flower shape: Cup and saucer-shaped flowers
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 or dappled shade in moisture retentive, but well drained soil.