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    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. 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
    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)

    By: Old House Gardens

    Gardening facts about Narcissus 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse' plant

    How to Grow Narcissus 'Mrs. R.O. Backhouse'

    • 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

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

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