Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea'
Poet's Daffodil
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Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea') - Description
One of the whitest varieties, this richly perfumed, late-blooming narcissus closes the daffodil season with Actaea's 3" flowers centered with a perky red-rimmed cup.
Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea') - Blooming
The Daffodil will bloom in late winter and spring in colors that range from orange, yellow, or white. The blooms will typically face the sun.
Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea') - Growth
Plant will generally grow to be about 1-2' tall.
Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea') - Planting
Daffodils can be planted either in the ground or in a pot during the fall. When planting the bulbs into the ground, space them 4-8" apart. If the Daffodils are going to be planted in a pot, a pot 14-16" in size can hold 18-24 bulbs. Immediately after planting the bulbs, deeply soak the soil.
Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea') - Pest
Daffodils are susceptible to aphids and fungal diseases in dense, moist soils.
Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea') - Interesting facts
The Genus Narcissus is said to be named after the hero Narcissus from Greek mythology. The flower first grew at the site where Narcissus died from drowning in a lake he fell into while obsessing over his own reflection.
Poet's Daffodil (Narcissus poeticus 'Actaea') - Soil and irrigation
Daffodils require sandy, loamy soil that is well-drained. For the first week, water plant daily. Afterwards, water the plant as needed. Narcissus tazetta and N. jonquilla varieties do best with slightly alkaline soil, while N. bulbocodium, N. cyclamineus, and N. triandrus varieties prefer slightly acidic soil.
