How to tend a Narcissus poeticus

Also known as: Autogenes angustifolius Raf., Autogenes poeticus (L.) Raf., Hermione angustifolia M.Roem., Narcissus majalis Curtis, Narcissus ornatus Haw., Narcissus angustifolius hort. ex M.Roem., Stephanophorum purpuraceum Dulac, Narcissus poeticus subsp. hellenicus (Pugsley) Hayek, Narcissus poeticus var. hellenicus (Pugsley) A.Fern., Narcissus poeticus var. majalis (Curtis) A.Fern., Narcissus poeticus var. recurvus (Haw.) Baker, Narcissus majalis var. plenus Haw.

Watering

Water thoroughly only when soil is dry, reduce watering during flowering season, 1-2 times a week

Sunlight

Put in sunny places, resistant to half shade, dormant in summer under high temperature

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove the withered parts on the ground after flowering, leaving bulbs for germination in the next year

About this plant

Origin
Europe
Category
Amaryllidaceae, Narcissus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period January-April, viewing period 1-2 weeks
Flower colors
white, red
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