Narcissus Baby Boomer (Jonquil Daffodil)
Sweetly scented, Narcissus ‘Baby Boomer’ is a miniature daffodil boasting up to 6-8 small, golden-yellow flowers per stem, 1.5 in. across (3.5 cm) in mid-spring, each adorned with a small, orange-yellow cup. Borne atop the foliage of grass-like leaves, the luminous blossoms are a marvel to have in the garden or containers.
Sweetly scented, Narcissus 'Baby Boomer' is a miniature daffodil boasting up to 6-8 small, golden-yellow flowers per stem, 1.5 in. across (3.5 cm) in mid-spring, each adorned with a small, orange-yellow cup. Borne atop the foliage of grass-like leaves, the luminous blossoms are a marvel to have in the garden or containers.
- Rising to 8-12 in. tall (20-30 cm), this Daffodil naturalizes well and will come back year after year.
- Easily grown in average, medium moisture, well-drained soils in full sun or part shade. Keep the soil moist during the growing season, but reduce watering after foliage begins to die back.
- This Daffodil is a welcomed addition to beds, borders, around shrubs, under deciduous trees, or in naturalized areas. Provides spectacular drifts of color when planted en masse or mixed with any other flowering bulbs. For best visual impact, plant in groups (at least 6 bulbs).
- Deer and rabbit resistant!
- To be planted in fall
- Propagate by removing offsets as the leaves fade in early summer
- Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Can also be a skin irritant.
- Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.
- Jonquilla Narcissus produce small flowers, 3 or more per stem, with short, wide petals held at right angles to cups. The cup of these daffodils is not that large: usually half the length of the petals. Strongly fragrant, their foliage is often rush-like. Latest to bloom, they are excellent for naturalizing and prefer sunny locations, warm soils, and humid conditions. Their heady fragrance has seduced many generations of gardeners.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 9 |
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Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A2, A3 |
Plant Type | Bulbs |
Plant Family | Narcissus – Daffodils |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Spring (Mid) |
Height | 8" – 1' (20cm – 30cm) |
Spread | 2" – 3" (5cm – 7cm) |
Spacing | 3″ (7cm) |
Depth | 6" (15cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Drought, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Underplanting Roses and Shrubs |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Traditional Garden |