Narcissus 'Ice Wings' represents the delicate, cluster-flowering charm of the triandrus daffodil class. These diminutive bulbs produce multiple fragrant blooms per stem in late winter and spring, typically reaching just 6 to 12 inches tall, and their graceful, reflexed petals give them an ethereal presence that larger trumpet daffodils lack. Hardy in zones 4 through 8, they bloom reliably from March through May and tolerate both drought and deer browsing, making them steady performers in spring gardens where other plants still slumber. The flowers are excellent for cutting and valued as much for their delicate fragrance as for their ornamental form.
Partial Sun
Moderate
4-8
12in H x 9in W
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Moderate
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Ice Wings flowers cascade downward in delicate clusters, each bloom featuring a small cup surrounded by swept-back petals that dance in the slightest breeze. The fragrance is genuine and sweet, one of the rewards of choosing triandrus over larger, scentless trumpet types. At just 6 to 12 inches tall and 6 to 9 inches wide, they nestle into rock gardens, containers, or the front of borders without overwhelming their companions, yet their flowers are showy and substantial enough to command attention up close.
Triandrus daffodils like Ice Wings are prized for spring flower arrangements, where their graceful clusters and fragrance elevate a simple bouquet. They excel in rock gardens and containers where their restrained height keeps them in proportion, and naturalize beautifully in lawns and woodland edges where they can spread undisturbed year to year.
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Plant bulbs directly in early to mid fall, positioning each bulb 2 to 3 times as deep as its height with at least 3 inches of soil cover. Space bulbs 4 to 10 inches apart based on bulb size. Bulbs will establish and bloom reliably the following spring.
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