Narcissus 'Red Devon'
(Daffodil 'Red Devon')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Hybrid Parents - Narcissus 'Fortune' x N. 'Killigrew'
Origin - Bred in England
Discovered By - Bred by E. B. Champernowne
Year of Introduction - Registered before 1943
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 45cm
Width - 15cm
Location - The Hot Garden
Description: Large-cupped Narcissus (Narcissus Division 2)
A bulbous Perennial with grey-green, strap-shaped basal foliage. Cup and saucer-shaped flowers are bright yellow and have large, orange-red cups. Flowers are produced in early to mid-spring and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Cup and saucer-shaped flowers have bright yellow perianth segments (petals) and large, orange-red coronas (cups). Flowers are produced in March and April.
Flower colour: Yellow, orange
Flower shape: Cup and saucer-shaped
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 to dappled shade in moisture retentive, but well drained soil.
