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Narcissus is one of the most popular flowers in the world and the most popular flower in Germany.
Narcissus Flower,narcissus flower meaning,narcissus flower myth,narcissus flower bulbs,narcissus flower colors,narcissus flower images,narcissus JonquilaA spring-flowering bulb, Narcissus is the name of a genus which includes flower bulbs like Daffodils, Jonquils, Paper whites and so forth. Narcissi (plural form of Narcissus) are easily grown from bulbs.
The word Narcissus is derived from the Greek word narke, meaning numbness or stupor. Some attribute the naming of the flower to its narcotic fragrance while others debate that it is associated with the poisonous nature of the Narcissus bulbs.
Description
Narcissus is very distinctive, with its long, narrow tubular stem (hypanthium), its central crown (corona cup) and its three petals and perianth, or petal-shaped sepals. The Narcissus flower is usually yellow or white and sometimes the cup can be a different colour from the crown.
Habitat
Normally native to the Mediterranean, the Narcissus plant can also be found in China and Asia where there are a few native species.
Availability
Narcissus grows from a bulb and will thrive when planted in well-drained soil. They are available from October in the Isles of Scilly when the small tazetta types bloom, and the season ends in April in Scotland with the trumpet daffodils.
Species
The genus of Narcissus has many different species and varieties, as well as many hybrids that have been cultivated. The most popular Narcissus plants widely available are the Paper Whites, Daffodils and Jonquils.
Care Tips
Narcissus plants do not need much care and attention. However, when they have finished flowering they should be dead-headed in order to encourage good seed production within the bulb. The bulbs need to be planted between August and November, although August is the best time. They should be placed at a depth that is equal to the height of the bulb multiplied by three.
After you have dead-headed the plant and the flowers have gone, do not remove any of the wilting leaves, as these are also essential to encourage good seed production and will release nutrients into the soil that produce a healthier plant the following year.
