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A handful of Narcissus ‘Martha Stewart’.
A handful of Narcissus ‘Martha Stewart’.
A close up of Narcissus ‘Martha Stewart’.
A handful of Narcissus ‘Martha Stewart’.
A close up of Narcissus ‘Martha Stewart’.
A close up of Narcissus ‘Martha Stewart’.

Narcissus ‘Martha Stewart’

Features

  • Fragrant
  • Toxic

Description

I don’t think there could be a more fitting variety to have the honor of taking Martha’s name. The outward-facing flowers have the palest buttercream outer petals that encircle bright apricot trumpets. As flowers age, the ruffled trumpets gradually fade at the base. This beauty is early to bloom, very long-lasting, and weather resistant, with long, strong stems and a mild, sweet fragrance. It’s perfect in every way and absolutely exquisite in the garden. A new favorite. Bravo!

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: 16 to 18 in
Type: trumpet
Bloom time: mid
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

I don’t think there could be a more fitting variety to have the honor of taking Martha’s name. The outward-facing flowers have the palest buttercream outer petals that encircle bright apricot trumpets. As flowers age, the ruffled trumpets gradually fade at the base. This beauty is early to bloom, very long-lasting, and weather resistant, with long, strong stems and a mild, sweet fragrance. It’s perfect in every way and absolutely exquisite in the garden. A new favorite. Bravo!

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: 16 to 18 in
Type: trumpet
Bloom time: mid
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.

Sources

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