Narcissus 'Silver Chimes'
(Daffodil 'Silver Chimes')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Hybrid Parents - Narcissus 'Scilly White' x N. triandrus
Origin - Raised in England
Discovered By - Bred by E. and J. C. Martin
Year of Introduction - 1910's
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 30cm
Width - 10cm
Location - The Cool Garden, The Walled Garden
Description: Tazetta Narcissus (Narcissus Division 8)
A bulbous Perennial with grey-green, strap-shaped basal foliage. Scented, cup and saucer-shaped flowers have white petals surrounding a pale yellow to creamy white cup. Flowers are produced in clusters of five to seven per stem in mid-spring and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Scented, cup and saucer-shaped flowers are composed of white perianth segments (petals) surrounding a short, pale yellow to creamy white corona (cup). Each blossom is approximately 5cm across. Flowers are produced in clusters in April.
Flower colour: White
Flower shape: Cup and saucer-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: 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 to partial shade in moisture retentive, but well drained soil.