Narcissus 'Leike'
(Daffodil 'Lieke')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in the USA
Discovered By - Bred by Brent and Becky Heath
Year of Introduction - 2009
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 35cm
Width - 8cm
Location - The Wedding Ring Border
Description: Jonquilla Narcissus (Narcissus Division 7)
A bulbous Perennial with grey-green, strap-shaped basal foliage. Cup and saucer-shaped flowers have pure white, overlapping petals and a primrose yellow cup with a green Eye a the centre. Flowers are produced in clusters of up to three per stem in mid to late spring and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Fragrant, cup and saucer-shaped flowers have pure white perianth segments (petals) and a primrose yellow corona with a green eye at the centre. Flowers are produced in clusters in April and May.
Flower colour: White, yellow
Flower shape: Cup and saucer-shaped flowers
Flowering time: April, May
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.