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A handful of Narcissus Cha Cha
A handful of Narcissus Cha Cha
Narcissus Cha Cha growing in the field
A close up of Narcissus Cha Cha
A bouquet of Narcissus Cha Cha
Narcissus Cha Cha growing in the field

Narcissus ‘Cha Cha’

Features

  • Toxic

Description

Petite in stature, this adorable bloomer has pointed ivory petals that encircle a peachy-pink throat. What it lacks in height, it makes up for in charm. This variety is a perfect companion for pansies. Provide filtered sun for best pink color.

Please note: When cut, daffodils and narcissus emit a toxic sap that can cause skin irritation. Use caution and wear gloves when harvesting.

Details

Height: 8 to 12 in
Type: cyclamineus
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun to part shade

Harvesting/Vase Life

For the longest vase life, harvest when blooms look like a goose neck and have not yet opened. Flowers can also be picked when they’ve opened more, just keep in mind that they won’t last quite as long. Wear gloves when harvesting narcissus, as they ooze a slimy sap that can cause skin irritation. This slimy sap can shorten the vase life of other flowers significantly. To avoid affecting other blooms in an arrangement, you’ll need to “condition” them first. To do this, place freshly cut stems in a separate bucket to rest for 3 to 4 hours to release sap. Do not recut stems after treatment. You can create an arrangement solely of narcissus and the sap won’t be an issue. Expect a vase life of 7 days.

Details

Description

Petite in stature, this adorable bloomer has pointed ivory petals that encircle a peachy-pink throat. What it lacks in height, it makes up for in charm. This variety is a perfect companion for pansies. Provide filtered sun for best pink color.

Please note: When cut, daffodils and narcissus emit a toxic sap that can cause skin irritation. Use caution and wear gloves when harvesting.

Details

Height: 8 to 12 in
Type: cyclamineus
Bloom time: mid to late
Site: full sun to part shade

Harvesting/Vase Life

For the longest vase life, harvest when blooms look like a goose neck and have not yet opened. Flowers can also be picked when they’ve opened more, just keep in mind that they won’t last quite as long. Wear gloves when harvesting narcissus, as they ooze a slimy sap that can cause skin irritation. This slimy sap can shorten the vase life of other flowers significantly. To avoid affecting other blooms in an arrangement, you’ll need to “condition” them first. To do this, place freshly cut stems in a separate bucket to rest for 3 to 4 hours to release sap. Do not recut stems after treatment. You can create an arrangement solely of narcissus and the sap won’t be an issue. Expect a vase life of 7 days.

Sources

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