Narcissus 'Virginia Sunrise'

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Virginia Sunrise Large-cupped Daffodil

Narcissus ‘Virginia Sunrise is in Division 2. This is a dwarf cultivar that blooms in mid spring with ‘very large flowers. The petals are creamy white while the corona is bright orange.with a very frilly rim. This cultivar was hybridized by W. F. Leenen and registered by Combibulbs of the Netherlands. The bulbs are toxic and will not be eaten by deer or rabbits. The name Narcissus comes from the Greek word for narcotic and is tied to the myth of a young man known as Narcissus who fell in love with his own reflection. When he drowned in the pool where he had been admiring himself, Narcissus flowers grew up around the pool.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Full Shade
Bloom Time:
March - April
May - June
Bloom Color:
Orange
Yellow
White
Landscape Use:
Bedding or Border
Wildlife Interest:
Resistant To Deer
Plant Type:
Bulb
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 8