Narcissus ‘Delnashaugh’
Description
The regal flowers on this beautiful variety look just like water lilies on long stems. Light melon- and ivory-tinted centers are tightly packed like layers of overlapping petticoats. White anthers emerge from the center while the blossoms are surrounded by rounded white petals. Tall, sturdy stems support these blooms well in the vase or garden. A must-grow!
Details
Height: 16 to 18 in
Type double
Bloom time: late
Site: full sun
Type double
Bloom time: late
Site: full sun
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
The regal flowers on this beautiful variety look just like water lilies on long stems. Light melon- and ivory-tinted centers are tightly packed like layers of overlapping petticoats. White anthers emerge from the center while the blossoms are surrounded by rounded white petals. Tall, sturdy stems support these blooms well in the vase or garden. A must-grow!
Details
Height: 16 to 18 in
Type double
Bloom time: late
Site: full sun
Type double
Bloom time: late
Site: full sun
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.
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How to Grow
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How to Grow
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