Narcissus x 'Mount Hood'

Daffodil

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Common Name:

Daffodil

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

3

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

55 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Daffodil (Narcissus x 'Mount Hood') - Description

This classic daffodil has frosty white petals and a very large, cream trumpet that matures to white. These are totally unsurpassed when it comes to the length and beauty of the bloom. Fertilize annually to keep them blooming vigorously.

Daffodil (Narcissus x 'Mount Hood') - Blooming

Fertilize annually to encourage fuller blooming.

Daffodil (Narcissus x 'Mount Hood') - Growth

Plant will generally grow to be about 1-2' tall.

Daffodil (Narcissus x 'Mount Hood') - 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.

Daffodil (Narcissus x 'Mount Hood') - Pest

Daffodils are susceptible to aphids and fungal diseases in dense, moist soils.

Daffodil (Narcissus x 'Mount Hood') - 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.

Daffodil (Narcissus x 'Mount Hood') - 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.