Narcissus 'W. P. Milner'
(Daffodil 'W. P. Milner')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Origin - Raised in England
Discovered By - William Backhouse
Year of Introduction - Registered before 1869
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 25cm
Width - 8cm
Location - The White Garden
Description: Trumpet Narcissus (Narcissus Division 1)
A bulbous Perennial with grey-green, strap-shaped basal foliage. Nodding flowers are cup and saucer-shaped with creamy white petals and a long cup that opens pale yellow and fades to white. Flowers are produced in early to mid-spring and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Nodding, cup and saucer-shaped flowers have creamy white perianth segments (petals) with wavy margins and a long corona (cup) that opens pale yellow but quickly fades to white. Flowers are produced in March and April.
Flower colour: Yellow, white
Flower shape: Cup and Saucer-shaped flowers
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.