Narcissus 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse'

Also Known As

Narcissus 'Mrs. Backhouse'
Mrs. Backhouse Daffodil

Plant type

bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 16"-18"
W: 4"-15"

planting zones

4a-8a

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Narcissus 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse' plant details

Narcissus 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse' is a broadleaf deciduous bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring pink, 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. R.O. Backhouse'

Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 IN - 15 IN - wide, 16 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink, white and yellow blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Narcissus 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse'

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

Known for decades as THE pink daffodil, 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse' is one of the landmark bulbs of the now-vanished 20th century. She's more truly ivory and apricot, but so beautiful _ a veritable sunrise for those who watch closely _ that most modern pinks can't hold a candle to her. For her enduring beauty, vigor, and place in history, we named her our Fall 2005 Heirloom Bulb of the Year. 2 W-P, 16-18", zones 4-8aS(10WC)