Narcissus 'Jetfire'
(Daffodil 'Jetfire')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in the USA
Discovered By - Raised by Grant Mitsch
Year of Introduction - Registered in 1966
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 20cm
Width - 8cm
Location - The Grounds, The Hot Garden
Description: Cyclamineus Narcissus (Narcissus Division 6)
A bulbous Perennial with dark green, strap-shaped basal foliage. Cup and saucer-shaped flowers have bright yellow petals surrounding an orange trumpet. Flowers are produced in early to mid-spring and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Flower:
Nodding, cup and saucer-shaped flowers are composed of bright yellow perianth segments (petals) surrounding a long, orange trumpet that deepens in colour with age. Flowers are produced in March and April.
Flower colour: Yellow, orange
Flower shape: Cup and saucer-shaped
Flowering time: March, April
Foliage:
Dark 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.