Paper White. Strongly fragrant white flowers often used for forcing and bowl culture. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 15cm. Flowers December to February. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten/skin irritant. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Narcissus papyraceus (8)
Strongly fragrant white flowers often used for forcing and bowl culture
Additional information
| Generic | Narcissus |
|---|---|
| Species | papyraceus |
| Varietry | (8) |
| Common Name | Paper White |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Light, Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Spread | 15cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming, Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | December, February |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | Dead head after flowering |
| Border | Border, Cut flower, Rock garden, Scree, Container, Pot |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten/skin irritant |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Eelworms, Slugs and snails |
| Maintenance | Divide every 3 years, Feed |
| Propagation | Division |
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