Description
Daffodil, Narcissus (cassata yellow) a special daffodil with a yellow split crown that spreads out on the perianth almost invisibly.
Narcissus is a genus of bulbous perennials. Cassata is a split-corona daffodil. It features upward-facing flowers with creamy white petals and serrated, split coronas (cups). The ruffled, lemon yellow cups lie almost flat against broad white tepals. As the blossoms mature, the cup gradually softens in color to almost white.
| Common Name | Daffodil, Cassata Daffodil, Split-corona daffodil, Butterfly Narcissus |
| Height | Up to 18 inches |
| Flower Colour | Yellow and white |
| Bloom Time | Spring |
| Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
Planting and care
- Soils should be kept uniformly moist during the growing season
- The foliage should not be cut back until it begins to yellow
- The top portion of each flower stem may be removed after the flowers have bloomed
- If bloom quality and quantity decline over time, clumps may be divided by digging
Daffodil Cassata care
- You can plant 4 to 5 bulbs per sq
- foot in the fall
- Loosen the soil with a fork and plant the bulb with the point up and roots down
- Plant 6 apart from a center of a bulb to the center of a bulb
- Each bulb should be planted 2 to 3 times as deep as the bulb, with at least 3 of soil over the top
- Potted bulbs can always be planted a little closer than those in the garden
| Sunlight | Full sun to part shade |
| Watering | Medium |
| Soil | Well-drained soils, organically rich loams |
| Temperature | 14 to 24 degrees C |
| Fertilizer | Fresh potting compost |
| Harvest Season | Spring |
Daffodil Cassata special feature
The plant is one that attracts numerous pollinato
Daffodil Cassata uses
Ornamental Use:
- They are best sited in beds, borders, wild gardens, open woodland areas