Narcissus 'Birma'
(Daffodil 'Birma')
Family - Amaryllidaceae
Category - Bulb
Discovered By - Raised by J.W.A. Lefeber
Year of Introduction - Registered in 1960
Season of Interest - Spring
Hardiness - H6
Height - 50cm
Width - 15cm
Location - The Topiary Meadow
Description: Small-cupped Narcissus (Narcissus Division 3)
Bulbous Perennial with grey-green, strap-shaped basal foliage. Cup and saucer-shaped flowers have a glowing orange Corona at the centre that is surrounded by pale, primrose yellow petals that are slightly reflexed. Flowers are produced in mid-spring and are excellent for use as cut flowers.
Flower:
Cup and saucer-shaped flowers have pale, primrose yellow perianth segments (petals) that are slightly reflexed and a vivid orange corona at the centre. Flowers are produced in April.
Flower colour: Yellow, orange
Flower shape: Cup and Saucer-shaped flowers
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.