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    Narcissus 'Mrs. Ernst H. Krelage'

    Also Known As

    • Narcissus 'Mrs. Krelage'
    • Mrs. Krelage Daffodil

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 18"-20"
    • W: 4"-15"

    planting zones

    • 4a-8a

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    Narcissus 'Mrs. Ernst H. Krelage' plant details

    Narcissus 'Mrs. Ernst H. Krelage' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer, dry when dormant. Does well in well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Narcissus 'Mrs. Ernst H. Krelage'

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 4 IN - 15 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
    Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus 'Mrs. Ernst H. Krelage'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Named for the wife of one of Holland's greatest bulb-growers so you know it has to be good 'Mrs. Ernst H. Krelage' was once sold for a whopping $162 per bulb. Lost to American gardeners for years until we reintroduced it in 2011, it's a sturdy, buxom flower of creamy white and palest lemon. 1 W-W, 18-20", zones 4-8aS(10WC)

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Narcissus 'Mrs. Ernst H. Krelage' plant

    How to Grow Narcissus 'Mrs. Ernst H. Krelage'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-18"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"

    Width: 8"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Narcissus 'Rip Van Winkle' flower by Anna Kullgren
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    Narcissus 'Quail'

    aka Quail Daffodil

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Narcissus 'Quail' flower by Leafari
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    Narcissus 'Golden Dawn'

    aka Golden Dawn Daffodil, Golden Dawn Paperwhites

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 15"-22"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Narcissus 'Golden Dawn' flower by Leafari
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