Daffodil 'Cassata' (Narcissus 'Cassata')

Narcissus 'Cassata'
Botanical Name:
Narcissus 'Cassata'
Genus:
Narcissus
Variety or Cultivar:
'Cassata' ~ 'Cassata' is a clump-forming bulbous perennial with strap-shaped leaves. Its flowers have creamy-white petals and pale-yellow cups that are divided into flat frilly segments.



Cultivation:
Plant two times its own depth in autumn. Prefers moderately fertile, well-drained soil that is moist during the growing season.
Suggested uses:
Beds and borders, City, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flower Arranging, Low Maintenance, Woodland
Soil types:
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage:
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light:
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect:
North, South, East, West
Exposure:
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Hardy (H4)
Specific pest(s):
Specific diseases(s):
Pruning:
Deadhead flowers once faded but do not remove foliage until it has died down.
Propagation method(s):
Offsets
Skill rating:
Beginner
Maintenance hours / year:
1
Narcissus 'Cassata' is:
Deciduous
Flower:
Pale-yellow, Cream in Spring
Foliage:
Dark-green in Spring
Habit:
Clump-forming
Ultimate height (m):
0.4
Ultimate spread (m):
0.2
Time to maturity:
2-5 years
Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Can also be a skin irritant.
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