Narcissus 'Geranium'

Also Known As

Geranium Daffodil

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 18"-20"
W: 12"

planting zones

5b-8b

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Narcissus 'Geranium' plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF Narcissus 'Geranium'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, heirloom, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus 'Geranium'

USDA Zones: 5b - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

If your experiences with daffodils has centered on yellow flowers with long cups, you're in for a pleasant surprise; lots of other color combinations and flower forms exist. Take narcissus Geranium for example: grown for hundreds of years, naturalizes well and returns dependably each spring. It's tazetta heritage provides the fabulous fragrance. Makes an excellent cut flower.

By: Leafari

With clustered florets almost twice the size of most poetazes, and sun-proof, juicy orange cups that stay vibrant day after day, this enticingly fragrant, multiple award-winner is an absolute knock-out. 8 W-O, 18-20", zones 5b-8bS(10WC)