Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Copeland Daffodil

Narcissus 'Copeland'
Daffodil

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    4A to 9A
Height    12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Spread    12" to 24" / 30cm to 60cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color    Yellow
Bloom Time    Spring

The flowers are fragrant and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green
This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes
Clump forming bulbs that can be lifted and divided in the fall.  Will increase in numbers if left undisturbed and dry in late summer.  'Copeland' is not easily found in the trade.

Cassata Daffodil, Featured Plant of The Day

Narcissus 'Cassata' 
Daffodil

Type    Perennial
Hardy range    5A to 7A
Height    12" to 16" / 30cm to 40cm
Spread    4" to 6" / 10cm to 15cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Upright or erect
Exposure    Full sun
Persistence    Deciduous

Bloom Color    White and yellow
Bloom Time    Spring

The flowers are fragrant, very showy and suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green
This plant has attractive foliage.

Culture Notes
'Cassata' is distinguished because its corona is split for about one-third its length and therefore is a Division 11split corona cultivar.  The blossoms of 'Cassata' are white with yellow-gold colorations, and it is truly one of the more showy narcissus plants.