Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle'

Also Known As

Narcissus plenus
Rip Van Winkle Double Daffodil

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 12"
W: 8"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle' plant details

Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and winter yellow flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 8 IN wide, 12 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and winter
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, heirloom, unique, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Not all daffodils have ruffs of flat petals surrounding a fluted cup. Case in point, Rip Van Winkle, or as it's sometimes called "Sparkler", with flowers that bloom in an explosion of bright yellow rays. This heirloom narcissus has been delighting gardeners since the 1880s, about the same time the Statue of Liberty was placed in New York Harbor. (i.e. a very long time ago)

By: Leafari

Rip' is a cutie. Early and dwarf, its spiky little blooms look like tiny yellow suns, cactus dahlias, sea anemones, or even mop-headed elves _ depending on your imagination. It's also cheap and wonderfully easy to force. 4 Y-Y, 6-8", zones 4-7bS/9bW

By: Old House Gardens

This little raskal blooms early spring. One of the nicest of the miniature daffodils. Photo courtesy of Paghat.com Daffodils are reliable naturalizers with long lasting flowers. Great for cut flowers or for announcing spring to the whole neighborhood. They bloom early and profusely. These 10 cm round bulbs are large for this variety. These are expected to produce 1-2 flower stems the first year and more ever after. PLEASE NOTE: Daffodils and other spring blooming bulbs can still be planted in spring, as long as there are several weeks of cool weather left. Plant only 2-3 inches deep because they don't have as long to reach the surface. They are also easy to force in areas with frozen soil. Just plant them in a pot, keep the pot in a cold but unfrozen room for a few weeks for root growth. Then bring them into a warm sunny window so they can grow and bloom.

By: Edens Blooms

An miniature, heirloom bulb, still snappy today with its late winter, double daffodils with frilly centers on stems to 12" tall -- like a fancy rose -- making a cheerful bouquet. Best with lots of sun, and better with sun and not too much water during their summer dormancy or winter rains, spreading to form clumps where happy. Frost hardy in USDA zone 8 with protection from long freezing bouts in the teens -- say near a house or tucked amongst rocks.