Angel's tears Narcissus triandrus (13)

Angel's tears

ABOUT

N. triandrus is a dwarf bulbous perennial with narrow dark green leaves and up to 6 nodding, pale creamy-yellow flowers 4-6cm in width, with reflexed perianth segments, on stems to 30cm in height

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Amaryllidaceae

    • Synonyms

      Angel's tears cyclamen daffodil Ganymede Ganymede's cup reflexed daffodil rush daffodil seashore daffodil see more

    • Common names

      Narcissus campanulatus

  • skullToxicity

    Ingestion may cause severe discomfort, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H4

  • sunLight

    Full Sun, Partial Shade

  • scissorsPruning

    Deadhead as flowers fade and allow the leaves to die down naturally

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Underplanting of Roses and Shrubs City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer

  • insectPests

    May be attacked by slugs, large narcissus bulb fly, narcissus eelworm, and bulb scale mite

  • microbeDiseases

    Susceptible to narcissus basal rot