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Narcissus 'Golden Dawn'

Also Known As

  • Golden Dawn Daffodil
  • Golden Dawn Paperwhites

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 15"-22"
  • W: 12"

planting zones

  • 4a-10b

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Narcissus 'Golden Dawn' plant details

Narcissus 'Golden Dawn' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring 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 'Golden Dawn'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 15 IN - 22 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, late-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus 'Golden Dawn'

USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
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

Flowering a bit later in the spring, Golden Dawn is an excellent extender for those who never want to see the daffodil season wind down. These pretty tazettas sprout 2 to 3 stems per bulb, each with 3 to 5 blooms, providing oodles of fragrant flowers per bulb.

By: Leafari

Easily the heaviest producer of flowers and one of the fastest increasers of any variety. Puts up an entire second crop of stems as the first ones are fading. Flowering here begins in mid-February, continuing until about the first of April. Flowers are larger than on the earlier varieties, and of a rich yellow with light orange cups, in clusters of 5 - 8 on tall strong stems. This is a hybrid of the cluster narcissus type crossed with the Spanish jonquil, from which it inherits its reblooming ability as well as its naturally small bulb size and narrow foliage. Also from the jonquil comes its unique and heavenly scent, and its ability to flower well even from very young offset bulbs. Golden Dawn can be naturalized in a dry-summer situation, or grown where irrigated including when overplanted with summer annuals during the dormant season, making it ideal for professionally landscaped situations, and one of the best all-around varieties in existence. Zones: 4-10 Bloom time: Spring Bulb size: 8-10+ cm around. These have been grown and freshly harvested here in Arizona. Plant height: 15-22 inches (38-56 cm)

Gardening facts about Narcissus 'Golden Dawn' plant

How to Grow Narcissus 'Golden Dawn'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry when dormant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • grassy
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