Narcissus 'Kinglet'
(Daffodil 'Kinglet')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Hybrid Parents - Narcissus 'Narvik' x N. jonquilla
Origin - Bred in USA
Discovered By - Bred by Grant Mitsch
Year of Introduction - Registered in 1959
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 30cm
Width - 8cm
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: Jonquilla Narcissus (Narcissus Division 7)
A bulbous Perennial with grey-green, strap-shaped basal foliage. Fragrant, clear yellow cup and saucer-shaped flowers have small, pale orange Coronas (cups). Flowers are produced in groups of one to three per stem in mid-spring and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Cup and saucer shaped blooms have yellow perianth segments (petals) and small, pale orange, bowl-shaped coronas. Flowers are produced in clusters in April.
Flower colour: Yellow, orange
Flower shape: Cup and saucer-shaped
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 or dappled shade in moisture retentive, but well drained soil.