Triandrus Daffodils
Category : Pretty Golden Daffodils
Narcissus triandrus ‘Thalia’ (Scented Daffodil) – Pack of 20 Bulbs
Triandrus Daffodils are normally floriferous; that is, they have more than one blossom per stem. The blossoms are somewhat pendant; i.e. the heads nod or droop slightly. As well, the petals are slightly reflexed (swept-back). With all of these features, Triandrus Daffodils are often said to resemble fuschias.
However, unlike fuschias, Triandrus Daffodils typically are wonderfully fragrant. This, along with their graceful form, makes them outstanding for cut flower arrangements.
Several miniature varieties of Triandrus Daffodils have been developed which are particularly suitable for rock gardens, Fairy Chimes and Hawera, to name two of the most popular.
| Flowering time: | mid spring (or the early part of late spring) |
| Plant height: | 10 – 16″ (25 – 40 cm), except for the miniature varieties which have been bred to grow only 6 – 8″ (15 – 20 cm) tall |
| Minimum planting depth: | 6″ (15 cm); bulbs for miniatures may be planted 4″ – 5″ (10 – 12 cm) deep |
| Hardiness zones: | suitable for zones 4 – 9, though some bulbs may survive in zone 3 with heavy mulch in fall |
| Colours: | white and yellow |
| Shape/form: | usually more than one flower to a stem, head drooping, petals often swept back (reflexed) and of silky texture |
| Alternate names: | none |
| Notes: | good for rock gardens, beds, borders, and as cut flowers; naturalize (i.e. come back year after year, and gradually multiply) splendidly in semi-shady areas |
| Example varieties: | Fairy Chimes (pale yellow, miniature), Hawera* (lemon yellow, miniature), Ice Wings* (pure snow white), Petrel** (white), Stint (yellow), Thalia* (white), Tresamble (white) |
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