Narcissus 'Will Scarlett'

Also Known As

Will Scarlett Daffodil

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 21"-23"
W: 4"-15"

planting zones

4a-7b

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Narcissus 'Will Scarlett' plant details

Narcissus 'Will Scarlett' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring orange and white 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 'Will Scarlett'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 15 IN - wide, 21 IN - 23 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus 'Will Scarlett'

USDA Zones: 4a - 7b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, verticillium wilt
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The brilliant color of this groundbreaking daffodil so dazzled the world when it was first introduced that three bulbs sold for ?100 the equivalent today of over $10,000. Its petals are notoriously unruly, but as William Arnold wrote in 1921, "though a somewhat loosely put together flower, [it] is nevertheless very handsome." Bred by the illustrious Rev. Engleheart, it's well named for the youngest of Robin Hood's Merry Men who is often depicted wearing red silk. 2 W-O, 21-23", late-mid season, zones 4-7bS(9WC)